Wisconsin, wildfire smoke and air quality index
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Overnight showers and storms have largely remained south of Wisconsin. Cloud cover is draped over much of the state and will hover above for much of the day.
Canadian wildfire smoke has returned to parts of Wisconsin and may last through Monday morning. Then comes more extreme heat and humidity.
The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… The weather will stay humid and warm, but just not quite as humid as the last two days! You can plan for less muggy
Considering wildfires, and prevailing winds blowing from Canada, are expected to become more frequent, the impact on crops will remain an area of study.
A few widely scattered showers and storms still may pop up early this evening. Severe weather is not expected, but an isolated downpour is possible.
As of Tuesday morning, the Air Quality Index in Milwaukee was between 115 to 120, which falls in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.
Temperatures will be cooler with highs around 80 degrees with some clouds and sunshine Friday. There is a possibility of some haze and air quality impacts with smoke from wildfires coming back from Canada. An air quality alert is in effect until Friday evening. We are watching for storm chances to return on Saturday.
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Stevens Point Journal on MSNDangerous heat and chance for scattered thunderstorms across central Wisconsin this weekHeat indices are expected to climb between 95 and 105 degrees for most of central Wisconsin Wednesday. High temps will bring a chance for thunderstorms.