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5 days ago
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What to know about Canadian wildfire smoke's effect on Wisconsin, Milwaukee air quality
If the sky looks hazy to you, it's because smoke from Canadian wildfires is hitting Wisconsin. The wildfire smoke will likely mean poor air quality conditions for much of the state, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Here's what to know, including where the smoke is coming from, how Wisconsin's air quality is expected to be impacted and where to check current air quality conditions: The wildfire smoke will move into southern Wisconsin May 30, mixing toward the surface in the late morning or early afternoon and lingering through the night, according to a post on X from the National Weather Service-Milwaukee. The smoke is coming from Canadian wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, according to the Wisconsin DNR. Rising heat, winds, and dry air sparked blazes in those Canadian provinces. The fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in both provinces and resulted in the evacuation of at least 17,000 people, in what officials are calling "a very serious situation," USA TODAY reported. A statewide Air Quality Advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. May 30 until 6 a.m. May 31, according to the Wisconsin DNR Facebook post. While the advisory is set to expire at 6 a.m. May 31, smoke impacts may continue, which could extend the advisory for some areas. "Air quality has some degradations basically across much of the state," said Aidan Kuroski, meteorologist for the NWS-Milwaukee. "Although, it's definitely going to be more impactful further east." As of 9:30 a.m. May 30, much of the state's air quality was in the "good" to "moderate" range in regards to its Air Quality Index, Kuroski said. But, he expected the air quality to fall to the "moderate" to "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range as the day went on. While it's possible for the air quality to reach "unhealthy" levels, Kuroski didn't expect that to happen in Wisconsin. As of 9:30 a.m. May 30, the air quality was still listed as "good," according to the Air Quality Index at It's OK for Wisconsinites to be active outdoors, but they should take more breaks, the DNR said in a May 29 statement. If symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath arise, they should take a break or move indoors. Wisconsin residents who are a part of sensitive groups — including those with heart disease, lung disease or preexisting respiratory conditions, like asthma — should make outdoor activities shorter and less intense, the DNR and NWS advised. Here are some ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, according to the state's DNR: The best way to prevent breathing particles from wildfire smoke is to stay indoors. Close windows and doors. Run A/C on recirculate with a new high-efficiency filter. Keep indoor air clean by: Avoiding activities that increase indoor air pollution, such as vacuuming, burning candles, frying foods or using gas appliances. Reducing airborne dust by using a damp cloth to dust the home and trap the particles rather than a dry cloth or duster that might make them airborne again. Use an indoor air purifier. Cancel outdoor events or move them indoors, especially for children. Create a DIY temporary air filter. Current air quality conditions and air quality forecasts can be found at This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Canadian wildfire smoke hits Wisconsin; air quality alert issued
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Expect plenty of rain, and some gusty winds, Tuesday and Wednesday in Milwaukee, NWS says
After a stretch of sunny, high 70s weather, it seems spring in Milwaukee has slipped away again. Temperatures dipped back into the 40s and 50s on May 20, with rainfall throughout much of the area. Rain will continue all day Tuesday, potentially totaling upwards of two inches in some areas of southeastern Wisconsin, according to Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Aidan Kuroski. "Certainly over an inch of rain would be expected," Kuroski said. The rain may break briefly in the evening, but scattered showers will continue overnight into May 21. Gusty winds between 30 to 40 mph are also forecast for Tuesday, though winds will come down "at least a little bit" by the evening, Kuroski said. While winds are active, the NWS advised residents to secure any loose outdoor furniture around their home. Consistent, light rainfall will continue into Wednesday but should end by the late evening. "There is some some potential that we could see some rain linger into into Thursday, but there's less certainty on that," Kuroski said. In better news, the forecast for Memorial Day weekend in Milwaukee looks slightly warmer with limited chances of rain. While some forecast models predict the rain may return overnight between May 24 and 25, Kuroski said drier conditions are more likely. "As for Memorial Day itself, there is a little bit of uncertainty, maybe some showers on that day," he added, "but it does look, at this point, fairly dry." For those hoping for a return to 70-degree weather, the forecast is a bit less promising: temperatures will rise back up to the 60s over the weekend, but the 70s are "still unlikely" through at least early next week, Kuroski said. A cold spell in Milwaukee in late May should not come as a surprise, he added. "This is relatively normal, but it feels abnormal just because we had all those warm temperatures," he said, "and then you just go back into the 50s, and you're like, 'What is this garbage?'" This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee weather: Rain, gusty winds before Memorial Day weekend 2025
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16-04-2025
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Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are in Milwaukee's forecast, including some possible Easter Sunday
A few rounds of thunderstorms are possible in the Milwaukee area as we close out the week and head into Easter weekend. There is potential for showers and storms Thursday evening into Friday evening and again Sunday into early Monday morning, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Aidan Kuroski. In Milwaukee, rain is in the forecast after 1 p.m. on Thursday, with chances highest between 4 p.m. and midnight. There is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday evening into early Friday morning. An afternoon high of 56 degrees is expected on Thursday. Thursday's storms are unlikely to be strong or cause damage in Milwaukee. Residents should expect "mostly showers with a couple of claps of thunder," Kuroski said. There is a slight chance of storms and a chance of rain all day on Friday. Storm chances are increased between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the NWS forecast. Friday's storms have the potential to be stronger than Thursday's, but it's possible they could miss the Milwaukee area entirely, depending on their timing, Kuroski said. "We're going to be watching how fast the front moves, and then how quickly we start to see storms pop up," he explained. "If we start to see them on the earlier side, it will give us a better chance. But, if they start popping up late, the front will probably pass us, and we won't get anything." An afternoon high of around 70 degrees is in the forecast on Friday. Over the weekend, Saturday is expected to be sunny and dry, with a high of around 50 degrees. Rain is again in the forecast beginning around 7 a.m. on Sunday, with chances increasing in the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Thunderstorms are possible after 1 a.m., with rain continuing into Monday. Temperatures in the upper 40s are expected on Sunday. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Easter Sunday forecast could include rain and thunderstorms
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19-03-2025
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Milwaukee is under a Wind Advisory Wednesday with rain and up to 2 inches of snow in the forecast
Rain and snow are in the forecast across Wisconsin on Wednesday, with many areas under Wind or Winter Weather Advisories. Rain is expected to move into the Milwaukee area from the west around 10 a.m. and will likely transition to snow by 9 p.m. In Milwaukee, 0.5-to-2 inches of snow is in the forecast, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Aidan Kuroski. In addition to near all-day precipitation, Milwaukee and surrounding areas are under a Wind Advisory on Wednesday. According to the weather service, winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected throughout southern Wisconsin. The following counties are under a Wind Advisory from 7 p.m. on Wednesday until 7 a.m. on Thursday: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Lafayette, Green, Rock and Walworth. Gusty winds are likely to blow around unsecured objects and take down tree limbs, and power outages are possible, NWS said. Travel may also be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. "One of the biggest impacts is probably going to be the combination of whatever snow we get and the Wind Advisory overnight happening at the same time. It could make for some treacherous travel conditions" and blowing snow, especially after 7 p.m. Wednesday until around 7 a.m. Thursday, Kuroski said. Thunderstorms are also possible with Wednesday's rain, especially in the state's southernmost counties. Hail is the primary threat with these afternoon storms, Kuroski said, but tornado conditions along the state line cannot be ruled out. Greater snow totals are expected both north and south of Milwaukee County, Kuroski said. Near the Wisconsin-Illinois border, 1-to-3 inches is in the forecast. Meanwhile, certain spots in the central and northern portions of the state could see 5-to-9 inches. Parts of central Wisconsin ― including the Green Bay, Oshkosh, Appleton, Wautoma and La Crosse areas ― are under a Winter Weather Advisory beginning Wednesday morning and ending by early Thursday morning. Communities further northwest ― including the Door County, Marinette, Rhinelander, Stevens Point and Eau Claire areas ― are under a Winter Storm Warning. Learn more about this week's Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings in the "Wisconsin weather warnings" interactive map below. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee forecast features high winds, rain and snow on Wednesday
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13-02-2025
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Following Wednesday's storm, 2 to 6 more inches of snow is in Milwaukee's weekend forecast
More snow is on the way this weekend following Milwaukee's largest snowstorm of the season on Wednesday. Between Friday and Sunday, 2 to 6 inches of snow is in the forecast across southern Wisconsin, with higher amounts closer to the Lake Michigan shoreline, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Aidan Kuroski. According to the weather service, Milwaukee has a 68% chance of receiving 4 or more inches of snow over the weekend. Chances are higher directly north toward the Sheboygan and Port Washington areas and lower further south and west. Kuroski said the timing of this weekend's snow is still somewhat unknown, although it's expected to move west to east throughout Friday afternoon and evening. In Milwaukee, snow is in the forecast from 3 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Sunday, with chances highest between 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday. "On Friday, we have a lot of dry air that might influence how fast (the snow) moves in, but, once it moves in, it's going to happen sometime in the mid-to-late afternoon, maybe the early evening ...," he said. "If that dry air sticks around longer, the snowfall amounts might not be as high." It's possible that snow could fall at moderate-to-heavy rates of 1 inch per hour for 3-to-4 hours during the storm's peak on Friday, Kuroski said. "When that pushes out, we'll return to regular, light snowfall on and off through the overnight period." Another round of moderate snowfall could hit the Milwaukee area Saturday morning through the early afternoon. After that, light snow is expected to continue overnight, perhaps into Sunday morning. Temperatures will be below freezing throughout the weekend, meaning the new snow will stack on top of the 7.5 inches Milwaukee received on Wednesday, according to data from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. A high of 26 degrees is in the forecast on Friday, with wind chills between -10 and 15 degrees. Saturday will see a high around 30, with wind chills in the 20s, and Sunday will see a high of 15, with negative single-digit wind chills. Temperatures will be in the single digits early next week, and NWS expects to issue some Cold Weather Advisories, Kuroski said. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee weekend forecast includes 2 to 6 inches of snow
