* 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…All of Minnesota.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM CDT Monday.
* 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…A cold front will continue to drag smoke from
large wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan southward into
Minnesota. This will be a long duration event with multiple rounds of
smoke expected. The highest concentration of smoke is expected
Saturday morning and afternoon. The air quality will improve slightly
overnight Saturday before a second wave of smoke arrives Sunday
morning. Air quality may improve Sunday evening before a third round
of smoke arrives Monday. This air quality alert may need to be
extended as additional waves of smoke will be possible.