Wisconsin Unknown Air Quality Alert | Effective 07/17/2026 08:25

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has extended the Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Winnebago. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) to Unhealthy (Red) level. WHERE...Eastern Wisconsin. WHEN...From noon until 6 p.m. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. 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. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: A statewide Air Quality Advisory will remain in effect until noon today. Clearing of the smoke is expected from west to east, but eastern areas will continue to see impacts beyond noon, which this advisory addresses. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov