The Wisconsin DNR has issued a statewide air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada.
The advisory is in effect from noon today through noon on Sunday. DNR expects the Air Quality Index to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups — the orange level. Some areas could reach Unhealthy — red level. See the index: https://airquality.wi.gov/home/map
The smoke will reach northwest counties this afternoon and evening. DNR expects the heaviest smoke impacts in the southern half of the state, where smoke will arrive early Saturday morning. The department advises people to close all windows and doors during heavy smoke, especially overnight.
This event likely will not be as prolonged or as severe as the wildfire smoke event in late June. During this air quality advisory, the DNR recommends those in sensitive groups to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who work outdoors.
See recent coverage on the wildfire smoke implications: https://www.midwestfarmreport.com/2023/06/13/as-long-as-fire-burns-air-advisories-possible/
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