Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 12:06PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
June 6, 2025 - 10:06am
Expires:
June 6, 2025 - 5:00pm
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...North central and northeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* 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 surface Canadian wildfire smoke will
continue to impact north central and northeastern Minnesota
through the afternoon.
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:
Koochiching; North St. Louis; Northern Cook/Northern Lake; North Itasca; Central St. Louis; Southern Lake/North Shore; Southern Cook/North Shore; South Itasca
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN