Michigan under air quality alert. What to know
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The Canadian wildfires are expected to track east and south, expanding in Michigan as Sunday goes on and additional smoke is expected Monday.
DETROIT – It’s shaping up to be a Toasty Tuesday. Today will likely be the warmest day of the week as highs top out around 90, but humidity still stays on the lower side under hazy skies. The wildfire smoke from Central Canada lingers across Michigan which extended the Air Quality Alert for Southeast Michigan through tonight.
Expect another smoggy day in metro Detroit. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) has declared its eighth Air Quality Advisory of the season for Tuesday, July 15, citing elevated levels of ozone. Tuesday's Air Quality Index (AQI) is orange, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Officials have issued an air quality alert for around 10 million Americans, telling them to minimize outdoor activities and shut all windows on Tuesday. A National Weather Service (NWS) map shows parts of Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, New York ...