WISCONSIN (WFRV) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to limit time outdoors over the next 48 hours due to deteriorating air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke.
According to the DNR, widespread unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are expected across the state on Thursday, with some areas potentially reaching very unhealthy levels.
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While conditions are expected to gradually improve starting Friday, air quality may still range from unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy through the weekend.
A statewide air quality advisory initially set to expire at noon Thursday has been extended through noon Friday. Officials will continue evaluating conditions daily, with updated forecasts and advisories issued as needed.
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Health officials recommend staying indoors, keeping windows closed, avoiding outdoor activities, using high-efficiency air filters, and wearing N95 masks if extended time outdoors is unavoidable.
Air quality advisories are expected to persist throughout the summer as wildfires continue to burn across Canada.
