Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued May 29 at 1:05PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 11:05am
Expires:
June 1, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* 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...West central, north central, northwest, and central
Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CDT Saturday to 6 PM CDT Sunday.
* 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...Northwest winds are expected to transport
heavy smoke from large Canadian wildfires across Saskatchewan and
Manitoba into northwestern Minnesota beginning Saturday morning and
lasting into Sunday. This could be a significant smoke event, with
potential health impacts for all populations.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND