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Red air-quality alert for most of state issued from Sunday to Tuesday morning
The red alert, issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, means that the air quality is unhealthy for everyone. It will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday and last until 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, for large portions of the state, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
MPCA issues new air quality alert for all of Minnesota
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
Air quality alert issued Sunday through Tuesday for Minnesota
An air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota, starting at 9 a.m. Sunday and continuing until 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The alert is due to heavy smoke from wildfires across central Saskatchewan and Manitoba on the back of a low pressure area.
MPCA issues air quality alert for entire state starting Sunday until Tuesday morning
An Air Quality Alert will be back in effect across Minnesota beginning Sunday morning and lasting until Tuesday.
Air quality alert issued for all of Minnesota due to Canada wildfire smoke
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - An air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota starting Sunday due to wildfire smoke from Canada. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota starting Sunday at 9 a.m. until 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Doctors share tips to help deal with Minnesota air quality
As the air quality in Minnesota remains dangerous, experts are giving advice. "It's not a one-size-fits-all answer," said Dr. Andrew Stiehm, who's a pulmonologist for Allina Health. "I just reinforce stay inside, pay attention to the air quality index."
Air quality improves across Minnesota, Air Quality Alert canceled
While the Air Quality Alert has been officially lifted, pockets of intense smoke could trigger another one on Monday or Tuesday, impacting parts of eastern Minnesota.
Northeast Minnesota faces another air quality alert starting Tuesday
After a record stretch of poor air quality, parts of Minnesota will again face another air quality alert starting Tuesday morning due to wildfire smoke.
Ozone pollution triggers an air quality alert in NYC
Air quality in New York City continues to pose health risks for the community, as elevated ozone pollution has prompted officials to declare an air quality alert for Sunday. The advisory will remain in effect from 11 a.
Air quality alert issued for NYC on Sunday: Here’s what you need to know
New York City will be under an air quality health advisory on Sunday for ozone, as issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr.
Minnesota air quality alert expanded; poor air quality through Friday night
An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada has been expanded to include the Twin Cities metro and much of northern, central and southwestern Minnesota until Friday night.
Wildfire smoke returns to Minnesota Sunday amid string of quiet weather days
Wildfire smoke returns to Minnesota on Sunday, sweeping in from the northwest to the southeast. An air quality alert is in ...
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Minnesota weather: Showers possible Sunday, smoke returns early this week
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Showers will clip southeastern Minnesota Sunday with smoky sunshine forecast Monday. Southern and ...
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Air Quality Alert issued for all of Minnesota, in effect Sunday to Tuesday
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Minnesota pollution agency could have alerted people whose health was at risk from lead exposure sooner
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Poor air quality remains concern for the Upper Midwest to the Northeast amid Canadian wildfires
The air quality index on Tuesday across the Midwest and the Northeast ranged from "moderate" to "unhealthy" for sensitive adults. Some areas in northern Wisconsin, eastern Pennsylvania, northern ...
U.S. air quality among world's worst due to wildfires
Smoke from over 700 wildfires in Canada have made air quality in cities from Minnesota to the Northeast among the worst in the world. Meanwhile, dozens of fires are burning in the West.
Heat and humidity rising in Minnesota, with possible storms to start the weekend
Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard has the latest on ongoing air quality issues for Northern Minnesota, as well as rising heat and humidity across the state. Plus, a look at the next best chance for ...