Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 9:00am
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 Purple or Very Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...East central, central, north central, and northwest
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy smoke will continue. Some clearing will
be possible on Friday before an area of low pressure will approach
the region and push smoke back to the south and west across the alert
area.
Instruction:
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid
all physical activities outdoors. The general public should avoid
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:
West Polk; Norman; Clay; Kittson; Roseau; Lake Of The Woods; West Marshall; East Marshall; North Beltrami; Pennington; Red Lake; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Mahnomen; South Clearwater; Hubbard; West Becker; East Becker; East Otter Tail; Wadena
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: