Winona, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AIR QUALITY ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an
Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality
Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.

* WHERE...Wabasha and Winona Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults,
may experience health effects.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy smoke will continue to disperse
and retreat to the north this evening into Friday morning, with
improvements in air quality from south to north with time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Sensitive groups, such as
people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and
children and older adults, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
The general public should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce
or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as
outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce
vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows
closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.

For information on current air quality conditions in your area and
to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health. Poor air quality can impact pets and
animals. More information regarding pet and animal safety can be
found at https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-06/protect-
your-pets-factsheet.pdf and https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-
owners/emergencycare/wildfire-smoke-and-animals.