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Wisconsin’s northernmost congressman is fed up with smoke and haze from Canada. Congressman Tom Tiffany was on social media recently, complaining about another air quality alert for much of northern Wisconsin.
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The 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' air quality in Chicago comes as an air quality alert was issued for the entire state of Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin DNR says forecasts call for the air quality index to drop to the Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels.
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility, and the White Sage Fire, located in Kaibab National Forest, has forced hundreds to evacuate.
Canadian wildfire smoke will impact all of Wisconsin throughout the weekend. The air quality index is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy level.
Six members of Congress from Wisconsin and Minnesota have asked Canada to say how it plans to tackle the blazes and reduce the haze billowing south.
Rain and thunderstorms are likely in southern Wisconsin later this week, though no widespread severe weather is expected. Storm chances are likely Wednesday through early Friday, with another round possible on Saturday. The National Weather Service's forecast will likely narrow down the timing later in the week.
The wildfire smoke is retreating; however, our air quality is still an issue due to ozone build up, especially near Lake Michigan. Skies remain mainly clear tonight with low temperatures in the 60s.