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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 1:19 PM Jul. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Air Quality Alert through Friday, July 17, 2026... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for July 16 and July 17, 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants within those areas are expected to range from Very Unhealthy to Hazardous. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to drift across the region. Elevated fine particulate due to the smoke will continue through Friday. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as: - outdoor burning; - use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: - Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAbs Air Now site: AirNow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHSb Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/your-health- and-wildfire-smoke Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy July 16, 2026
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:22 AM Jul. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Reduced Visibility From Smoke For The Morning Commute... What... Widespread smoke persists across the area this morning, with observations and webcams showing scattered visibilities below a mile, as low as under one half mile at times. Impacts... Reduced visibilities likely to persist through the morning commute. Precautionary/Prepardness Actions... Excercise caution while driving and be prepared for variable visibilities. Additional Information... Air quality is also poor areawide Thursday. See the latest Air Quality Alert for details.
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