The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources extended its statewide Air Quality Alert until Saturday at noon. It had been slated to expire at noon on Thursday before two subsequent extensions. Much of the state has teetered between the Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals levels since Tuesday, with some parts even entering the Very Unhealthy level. Conditions have improved since Thursday, but not enough to prevent potential issues for those in sensitive groups. Canadian wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba remain the culprit for the AQI alerts impacting parts of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. If you struggle with asthma, heart disease, or other ailments affecting your heart and lungs, you will have to wait a little longer before resuming your usual outdoor activities.
