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Tornado Warning

Area
Jefferson, WI; Rock, WI
Tornado Warning issued July 11 at 7:06PM CDT until July 11 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

At 706 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes were located along a line extending from near Lake Ripley to Fort Atkinson to near Milton, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Whitewater, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Lake Koshkonong, Rome, and Hebron.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Rock, WI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 7:05PM CDT until July 11 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

At 705 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Cambridge to near Fort Atkinson to near Beloit, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Janesville, Beloit, Milton, Edgerton, Clinton, Footville, Fulton, Newark, Tiffany, Hanover, Cooksville, Avalon, Shopiere, Afton, Emerald Grove, Johnstown Center, Indianford, Leyden, Foxhollow, and Lima Center.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Jefferson, WI; Walworth, WI; Waukesha, WI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 7:00PM CDT until July 11 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SVRMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southwestern Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Wisconsin... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 659 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lake Koshkonong to near Clinton to 6 miles northeast of Roscoe, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, Lake Geneva, Mukwonago, East Troy, Williams Bay, Wales, Ottawa, Genoa City, Walworth, Dousman, North Prairie, Palmyra, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, Sharon, Darien, Como, Pell Lake, and Potter Lake. Other landmarks included are the following Locations Ottawa Lake Recreation Area and Pinewoods Campground.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Dane, WI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 6:55PM CDT until July 11 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

At 655 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Waunakee, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include... Middleton, Waunakee, Windsor, Deforest, Dane, and Morrisonville.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Dane, WI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 6:54PM CDT until July 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SVRMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Dane County in south central Wisconsin... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 653 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Verona to near Edgerton, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, Stoughton, Waunakee, Verona, Oregon, McFarland, Monona, Windsor, Edgerton, Marshall, Cottage Grove, Belleville, Deerfield, Shorewood Hills, Cambridge, Brooklyn, and Maple Bluff. People attending the Sun Prairie Pop-Up Beer Garden should seek safe shelter immediately! Other landmarks included are the following Location Wisconsin State Capitol.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Dane, WI; Green, WI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 6:47PM CDT until July 11 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

At 647 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Glarus to Brooklyn, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Fitchburg, Verona, Oregon, Belleville, New Glarus, Brooklyn, Dayton, Mount Vernon, and Paoli.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Dane, WI; Green, WI; Iowa, WI; Lafayette, WI
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 6:40PM CDT until July 11 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

FFWMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin... Northwestern Green County in south central Wisconsin... Southeastern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin... Northeastern Lafayette County in south central Wisconsin... * Until 945 PM CDT. * At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Blanchardville and Yellowstone Lake St Park.

Flood Advisory

Area
Iowa, WI
Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 6:32PM CDT until July 11 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following county, Iowa. * WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Highland, Ridgeway, Linden, Waldwick, Cobb, Rewey, Hollandale, Governor Dodge St Park, Edmund, London, Jonesdale and Blackhawk Lake Rec Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Area
Dane, WI; Jefferson, WI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 6:30PM CDT until July 11 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SVRMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Dane County in south central Wisconsin... Southwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Wisconsin... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 630 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Brooklyn to near Footville, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Stoughton, Fort Atkinson, Oregon, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Edgerton, Deerfield, Cambridge, Brooklyn, Lake Ripley, Lake Koshkonong, Albion, Utica, Rockdale, and Busseyville.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Grant, WI
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 6:27PM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

FFWARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Grant County in southwestern Wisconsin... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 627 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rainfall amounts and impacted roads from thunderstorms. Water was reported over the road at Porters Bridge Road south of Beestown Township. Additional reports of flooding near Morning View Road in Lancaster. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Light rain showers will continue over the next couple of hours. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Platteville, Lancaster, Cassville, Beetown, Arthur, Potosi, Livingston, Ellenboro, Tennyson, Union, Lancaster Municipal Airport, Rockville, Hurricane, Klondyke Secluded Acres, Cornelia, Burton, Porters Bridge, Big H Campground, Big Patch and Platteville Airport.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Grant, WI
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 6:19PM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

FFWARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Grant County in southwestern Wisconsin... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 619 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rainfall amounts and impacted roadways from thunderstorms. A washout was reported near County Road H in Jamestown and the McAdam Road in Paris Township had water over the roadway. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Light additional rainfall amounts are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dickeyville, Kieler, Louisburg, Sandy Hook, Lock And Dam 11 and Big Patch.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Lafayette, WI
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:44PM CDT until July 11 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

FFWMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Lafayette County in south central Wisconsin... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Darlington, Shullsburg, Belmont, Wiota, Elk Grove, Fayette, Lamont, Gratiot, Calamine and Platte Mounds.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Dane, WI; Green, WI; Iowa, WI; Lafayette, WI
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:16PM CDT until July 11 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

FFWMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin... Northwestern Green County in south central Wisconsin... Southeastern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin... Northeastern Lafayette County in south central Wisconsin... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Blanchardville, Hollandale, Mount Vernon and Yellowstone Lake St Park.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Area
Sauk, WI
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 11 at 4:51PM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 506 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN SAUK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARABOO, PRAIRIE DU SAC, REEDSBURG, AND SAUK CITY.

Tornado Watch

Area
Dane, WI; Green, WI; Iowa, WI; Lafayette, WI; Rock, WI
Tornado Watch issued July 11 at 4:51PM CDT until July 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 508 UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 506. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN DANE GREEN IOWA LAFAYETTE ROCK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARGYLE, BARNEVELD, BELMONT, BELOIT, BENTON, BLANCHARDVILLE, BRODHEAD, DARLINGTON, DODGEVILLE, JANESVILLE, MADISON, MINERAL POINT, MONROE, AND SHULLSBURG.

Tornado Watch

Area
Jefferson, WI; Kenosha, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Racine, WI; Walworth, WI; Waukesha, WI
Tornado Watch issued July 11 at 4:51PM CDT until July 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 508 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN JEFFERSON KENOSHA MILWAUKEE RACINE WALWORTH WAUKESHA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BROOKFIELD, DELAVAN, EAST TROY, ELKHORN, FORT ATKINSON, JEFFERSON, KENOSHA, LAKE GENEVA, MENOMONEE FALLS, MILWAUKEE, MUSKEGO, NEW BERLIN, RACINE, WATERTOWN, WAUKESHA, AND WHITEWATER.

Air Quality Alert

Area
Douglas; Bayfield; Ashland; Iron; Burnett; Washburn; Sawyer; Price
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

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.

Air Quality Alert

Area
Taylor; Clark; Buffalo; Trempealeau; Jackson; La Crosse; Monroe; Juneau; Adams; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:38PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

Air Quality Alert

Area
Marquette; Green Lake; Fond Du Lac; Sheboygan; Sauk; Columbia; Dodge; Washington; Ozaukee; Iowa; Dane; Jefferson; Waukesha; Milwaukee; Lafayette; Green; Rock; Walworth; Racine; Kenosha
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:37PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

Air Quality Alert

Area
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
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:36PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Vilas, 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 tonight, 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

Air Quality Alert

Area
Polk; Barron; Rusk; St. Croix; Pierce; Dunn; Pepin; Chippewa; Eau Claire
Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix. 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

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