WEST MICHIGAN — An AIR QUALITY ADVISORY has been extended statewide across Michigan through Tuesday. The reason? Canadian wildfire smoke continues to stream into the Great Lakes. While high pressure systems usually bring us good weather, it will help to bring the wildfire smoke into Michigan as well.
After a brief period of improved air quality Monday morning and afternoon, air quality will become worse through the evening and into Tuesday.
Here is the projected smoke concentration for Tuesday:
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued the Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) across the state of Michigan. Pollutants across the state are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range, with some locations reaching the Unhealthy (Red AQI). You can click to their website directly for more information here.
At times smoke concentrations may increase this week, with a hazy sky likely through at least mid-week. Air quality will likely not be as unhealthy as this past weekend, but additional Air Quality Advisories could be issued as no meaningful moisture returns to Michigan for several more days.
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