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Minnesota Air Quality Alert: Wildfire Smoke Returns
19 Jul
Summary
- Wildfire smoke impacts air quality east of Interstate 35 on Sunday.
- An air quality alert is in effect for parts of Minnesota until Monday morning.
- Scattered storms may bring wind and hail threats Sunday night into Monday.
Minnesotans are experiencing another round of reduced air quality due to wildfire smoke, primarily affecting areas east of Interstate 35 on Sunday. This situation comes with elevated heat index values, with temperatures feeling close to 90 degrees.
An official air quality alert has been issued for east-central, southeast, and south-central Minnesota, encompassing the Twin Cities metropolitan area. This alert is expected to remain in effect until 11 a.m. on Monday. Residents are advised to be aware of the deteriorating air conditions.
Looking ahead, a cold front is anticipated to bring the best chance for scattered storms throughout Sunday night and into Monday morning. Some of these storms could reach severe levels, with wind and hail posing the primary threats. Following this system, the remainder of the work week is projected to be dry.
However, there is a possibility of another smoke influx by Tuesday into Wednesday, particularly impacting the Arrowhead region of Minnesota. High temperatures are expected to return to near-average levels in the low to mid-80s after the cold front passes.
