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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.
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