Hoyt Lakes, MN Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...NEAR-CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY FOR NORTHEAST
MINNESOTA...

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire
weather conditions today. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with
gusts of 15 to 25 mph and minimum relative humidity values of 20
to 30 percent are forecast this afternoon and evening. Together,
these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check
burning restrictions and fire danger before burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CDT THURSDAY TO 6 PM 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...Northeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 8 AM CDT Thursday to 6 PM 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 from Canadian wildfires across
southeast Manitoba will drift southeastward around an area of
high pressure into northeastern Minnesota beginning Thursday
morning. This smoke may linger near the shores of Lake Superior
overnight Thursday into Friday morning. On Friday, a second
round of heavy smoke from several large wildfires across
Manitoba and Saskatchewan will likely be transported south into
Minnesota behind a cold front. This round may impact a larger
area of Minnesota, and additional air quality alerts may be
needed.

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.

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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.