Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued June 6 at 4:17PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
June 6, 2025 - 2:17pm
Expires:
June 6, 2025 - 11:00pm
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 1 AM CDT Saturday.
* 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...Persistent light winds will allow for
heavy surface smoke to linger in place into the evening. Air
quality is expected to improve by Saturday morning.
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