Oconto, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for the following counties: Brown, Door,
Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette and Oconto.

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

WHERE...Lake Michigan Shoreline

WHEN...Until noon Friday

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks. Watch for
symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. 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.

Additional Details:
Overall, conditions will continue to improve with vertical mixing
throughout the day today. However, observations from yesterday
coupled with guidance this morning suggests a pool of smoke still
trapped within the marine layer over Lake Michigan. Once the lake
breeze initiates this afternoon, higher PM2.5 concentrations are
expected with the onshore flow.

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