Air Quality Alert

WIZ014>016-023>028-141400-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson,
River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
315 AM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland,
Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa,
Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau
Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake,
Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La
Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon,
Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto,
Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price,
Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan,
St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth,
Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago,
Wood.

WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level.

WHERE...Statewide

WHEN...12:00 AM CDT Saturday July 12th through 12:00 PM CDT
Monday July 14th

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities
inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma:
Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine
handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less
intense. Go inside if you have symptoms.

Additional Details:
Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout
the weekend. Initial impacts are expected for northwestern
counties starting as early as midnight Friday night, reaching
central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon, and southeastern
Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke is anticipated for
locations farther north, with periods of Very Unhealthy NowCast
AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be more likely for
central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest concentrations are
expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where Moderate to USG AQI
is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5 concentrations will be generally
lower. However, USG to Unhealthy AQI will remain possible
statewide, with higher concentrations more likely to the north.

For more information on current air quality, please see:
https://airquality.wi.gov



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MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-142300-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
501 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
  Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality
  Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.

* WHERE...Northeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
  health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung
  disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and
  older adults, may experience health effects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildfire smoke that impacted the state this
  weekend continues to move east and has exited the state. Air
  quality has improved below the alert threshold for southern
  Minnesota, and therefore the alert has been cancelled for this
  part of the state. Another round of smoke has moved into
  northwest Minnesota and will result in poor air quality across
  northern Minnesota through Monday evening. The current air
  quality alert has been extended until 6 PM on Monday. Air
  quality is expected to reach the Red (Unhealthy) category across
  northern Minnesota for the remainder of Sunday and for Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that
contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of
residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle
idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to
prevent smoke from getting indoors.

&&

For information on current air quality conditions in your area
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/current-air-quality-conditions. You can find additional
information about health and air quality at
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-
and-health.

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MPCA

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-142300-
Clay-East Becker-East Marshall-East Otter Tail-East Polk-Grant-
Hubbard-Kittson-Lake of the Woods-Mahnomen-Norman-North Beltrami-
North Clearwater-Pennington-Red Lake-Roseau-South Beltrami-South
Clearwater-Wadena-West Becker-West Marshall-West Otter Tail-West
Polk-Wilkin-
Including the Tribal Nations of Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth
Including the cities of Bemidji, Crookston, East Grand Forks,
Moorhead, and Roseau
407 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.

* WHERE...Northwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may
experience health effects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildfire smoke that impacted the state this
weekend continues to move east and has exited the state. Air quality
has improved below the alert threshold for southern Minnesota, and
therefore the alert has been cancelled for this part of the state.
Another round of smoke has moved into northwest Minnesota and will
result in poor air quality across northern Minnesota through Monday
evening. The current air quality alert has been extended until 6 PM
on Monday. Air quality is expected to reach the Red (Unhealthy)
category across northern Minnesota for the remainder of Sunday and
for Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid
prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.

Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such
as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.

Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.

&&

For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to
sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health.

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WIZ001>004-006>009-141700-
Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland,
Hurley, Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
352 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF WISCONSIN FROM MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL NOON MONDAY...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland,
Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa,
Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau
Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake,
Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La
Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon,
Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto,
Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price,
Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan,
St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn,
Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood.

* WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for
  Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level.

* WHERE...WI Statewide.

* WHEN...12 AM CDT Saturday July 12 until 12 PM CDT Monday July
  14.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of
  Wisconsin throughout the weekend. Initial impacts are expected
  for northwestern counties starting as early as midnight Friday
  night, reaching central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon,
  and southeastern Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke
  is anticipated for locations farther north, with periods of Very
  Unhealthy NowCast AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be
  more likely for central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest
  concentrations are expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where
  Moderate to USG AQI is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5
  concentrations will be generally lower. However, USG to
  Unhealthy AQI will remain possible statewide, with higher
  concentrations more likely to the north.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities
inside. Go inside if you have symptoms.

People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep
quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms
such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may
indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your
health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities
shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms.

For more information on current air quality, please see:
https://airquality.wi.gov

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WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-141700-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia,
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston,
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center,
and Platteville
338 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Buffalo,
Clark, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe,
Richland, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Vernon.

WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level.

WHERE...West central and southwestern Wisconsin.

WHEN...1200 AM CDT Saturday July 12th through 1200 PM CDT Monday
July 14th.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Sensitive groups: consider rescheduling or moving all activities
inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma:
Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine
handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less
intense. Go inside if you have symptoms.

Additional Details:
Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout
the weekend. Initial impacts are expected for northwestern
counties starting as early as midnight Friday night, reaching
central Wisconsin by early Saturday afternoon, and southeastern
Wisconsin by late Saturday. The heaviest smoke is anticipated for
locations farther north, with periods of Very Unhealthy NowCast
AQI possible. USG to Unhealthy AQI will be more likely for
central and southeastern Wisconsin. The lowest concentrations are
expected across southwestern Wisconsin, where Moderate to USG AQI
is more likely. By Sunday, PM2.5 concentrations will be generally
lower. However, USG to Unhealthy AQI will remain possible
statewide, with higher concentrations more likely to the north.

For more information on current air quality, please see:
https://airquality.wi.gov

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APF