On Thursday, June 5, an air quality alert is in place for 15 counties in the UP: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee ...

An air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service on Friday at 10:19 a.m. EDT in effect until Saturday at 6 a.m. EDT for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee ...

Michigan's air quality alert was extended through Saturday, the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) said Friday morning, just as residents are preparing for the ...

Canadian wildfire smoke is causing air quality alerts and advisories across Michigan. PM2.5 levels are unhealthy in several Michigan cities, prompting recommendations to limit outdoor activities.

An air quality alert has been issued for 11 Michigan counties, including in Metro Detroit, as Canadian wildfire smoke returns to the area this weekend.

On the U.S. Air Quality Index, a numeric scale of air quality ratings, 101-150 is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups and 151-200 is unhealthy for the general public.

A color-coded air quality map will show that status in orange. An alert is issued when two or more air quality monitors in a designated area are expected to reach or exceed the "unhealthy" threshold.

The alert urges reducing activities like burning wood or idling vehicles to help the air quality, along with running air conditioners at night and ideally with MERV-13 air filters.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued a statewide air quality alert for the state for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27-28. According to the National Weather ...

"The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has declared an Air Quality Advisory for Friday May 30th through 6 a.m. Saturday May 31st due to wildfire smoke.