Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 10:07AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 8:07am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
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...East central, west central, north central, northwest, and
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Friday.
* 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...While heavy smoke retreats across portions of
north central and northeastern Minnesota today, heavy smoke is
expected to persist across much of northeastern Minnesota through the
weekend and into Monday. A separate area of heavy smoke will move
across northwestern Minnesota this morning and afternoon.
Northwestern Minnesota should see improved air quality by this
evening. Additional heavy smoke may move south from Canada this
weekend, and the air quality alert may need to be extended into east
central and southeastern Minnesota.
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:
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; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Wadena; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: