Appleton, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for the following counties: Brown, Calumet,
Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc,
Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie,
Portage, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, and Wood.

* WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy level.

* WHERE...All of Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until noon Sunday, August 3.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to
impact Wisconsin`s surface air quality this weekend. A mix of
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG; Orange) AQI and Unhealthy
(Red) AQI is forecast again today as smoke recirculates around a
slowly-moving surface high pressure system. Heavier smoke is
expected across northern and eastern Wisconsin today, while
lighter impacts are more likely for southern and western
counties. A few locations may end up in the upper range of
Moderate AQI. Conditions will continue to be reevaluated on a
day-to-day basis, including updates to the forecast and any
associated Air Quality Advisories.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities
inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma:
Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine
handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less
intense. Go inside if you have symptoms.

For more information on current air quality, please see:
https://airquality.wi.gov

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