Air Quality Alert
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
MNZ079-086>088-094>096-141400-
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona,
Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
300 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM 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...Southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM 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...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires
in central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday
morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is currently
impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during the day
Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast Minnesota Friday
evening as smoke arrives over the region. A second round of smoke
will move into northwest Minnesota late Friday evening. This smoke
will be more widespread as it moves southeast overnight, and by
Saturday afternoon the entire state may be impacted. The heaviest
smoke on Saturday will be across the northern half of the state.
Air quality will begin to improve across western Minnesota Sunday
morning as cleaner air moves in from the west. By Sunday evening,
the smoke should be gone from most of the state. Another round of
smoke is possible across far northern Minnesota Sunday night.
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.
$$
APF
WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-141700-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Lac Du Flambeau,
Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Commonwealth, Spread Eagle,
Niagara, Wausaukee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Keshena, Neopit,
Mountain, Lakewood, Townsend, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek,
Sister Bay, Wausau, Shawano, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids,
Stevens Point, Plover, New London, Waupaca, Clintonville,
Appleton, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Luxemburg, Redgranite, Wautoma,
Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Chilton, Brillion, New Holstein,
Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Harmony, Peshtigo, Porterfield, Crivitz,
High Falls Reservoir, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Little Suamico,
Sobieski, Brookside, Oconto, and Pensaukee
555 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...Now 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 to reach central
Wisconsin by early this afternoon, and southeastern Wisconsin by
late evening. 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
$$
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-140500-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro,
Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth,
Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg,
Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin,
Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown,
Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point,
Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson,
Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego,
Milwaukee, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle,
Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater,
Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
338 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
$$
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
$$
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-141400-
Anoka-Benton-Blue Earth-Brown-Carver-Chippewa-Chisago-Dakota-
Douglas-Faribault-Freeborn-Goodhue-Hennepin-Isanti-Kanabec-
Kandiyohi-Lac qui Parle-Le Sueur-Martin-McLeod-Meeker-Mille Lacs-
Morrison-Nicollet-Pope-Ramsey-Redwood-Renville-Rice-Scott-
Sherburne-Sibley-Stearns-Steele-Stevens-Swift-Todd-Waseca-
Washington-Watonwan-Wright-Yellow Medicine-
Including the Tribal Nations of Mille Lacs, Prairie Island, and
Upper Sioux
Including the cities of Albert Lea, Alexandria, Apple Valley,
Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, Burnsville, Eagan,
Eden Prairie, Farmington, Hastings, Mankato, Maple Grove,
Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Northfield, Plymouth, Prior Lake,
Ramsey, Rogers, Rosemount, Roseville, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St.
Louis Park, St. Paul, Stillwater, Waconia, White Bear Lake, and
Woodbury
247 AM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM 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 Purple or Very Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...Central and south central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in
central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday
morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is
currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during
the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast
Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A
second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late
Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves
southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state
may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across
the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to improve
across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves in
from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from
most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far
northern Minnesota Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should
avoid 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.
$$
$$
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
$$
