Air Quality Alert issued June 11 at 5:57PM 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, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron,
Jackson, Juneau, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Langlade, Lincoln,
Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida,
Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer,
Shawano, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas, Washburn, Waupaca,
Waushara, Winnebago, Wood.

WHAT…The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups level.

WHERE…Northern half of Wisconsin.

WHEN…Now until noon Thursday.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less
intense. It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks.
Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. 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.

Additional Details:

Canadian wildfire smoke has mixed down to the surface, leading to enhanced
PM2.5 concentrations.

For more information on current air quality, please see:
https://airquality.wi.gov