Air Quality Alert

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR ALL WISCONSIN COUNTIES... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Particle Pollution which will remain in effect until Noon Sunday. This advisory affects people in all Wisconsin counties. Smoke from wildfire activity in Canada will push into northern Wisconsin this morning, then overspread the rest of the region during the day. A secondary smoke plume will arrive in the wake of a cold front this afternoon and tonight. Elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations are anticipated to result in air quality index (AQI) values in the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS level over this period. Sensitive groups include children, elderly people, individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems, and anyone engaged in strenuous outdoor activities for a prolonged period of time. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov Read more