Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is covering Michigan on Thursday.
A 4Warn Weather Alert was issued Thursday, July 16, as wildfire smoke continues to blanket Southeast Michigan, giving Metro Detroit the worst air quality in the world.
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Full forecast --> 4Warn Weather Alert extended as Detroit experiences some of the world’s worst air quality
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for the entire state due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke.
The smoke has settled near the surface, creating unhealthy conditions for everyone, especially children, older adults, and people with heart disease or respiratory illnesses such as asthma.
If possible, avoid strenuous outdoor activities today and limit the amount of time spent outside. Keep windows closed, run air conditioning on recirculate if available, and consider using an air purifier indoors. Those who must be outside for extended periods should take frequent breaks indoors.