Threat from 'hazardous' air quality amid wildfire smoke
Published July 24, 2023, 8:40 p.m. by Naomi Charles
The Wisconsin DNR says the eastern half of the state is under threat from 'unhealthy' to 'very unhealthy' air quality on Tuesday.
That map shows Waukesha is now up to 323 in the Air Quality Index and is officially "hazardous."
That's due to the smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires. The DNR said in a statement that under these conditions, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and also consider avoiding all physical outdoor activities. "Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion and consider avoiding prolonged or heavy exertion," the agency said.
More details here: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/unhealthy-to-very-unhealthy-air-quality-in-eastern-wisconsin-on-monday-dnr-warns
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