AIR QUALITY ALERT

Sunshine finally moves back into the region after a soggy start to the weekend, but it comes with more air quality issues due to the Canadian wildfire smoke

State environmental officials are issuing the alert due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The smoke is expected to make Michigan’s air quality mostly moderate (PM-2.5), which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.

The Air Quality Alert has been extended to the end of the week on Friday by the Michigan Department of Environment. Air quality readings are in the unhealthy to the very unhealthy range once again today and are expected to be in the unhealthy for sensitive groups range to the unhealthy range, with hourly readings into the very unhealthy range also possible.

The air quality in Metro Detroit is among the worst in the world Wednesday due to wildfires in Canada, and some cities in the area are handing out free masks.

Nearly the entire state of Michigan will be dealing with poor air quality on Tuesday as more wildfire smoke from Canada moves into the region.

Hazy skies filled with wildfire smoke settled into the Great Lakes region on Tuesday night, triggering Air Quality Action Days for most of Southeast Michigan.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Southeast Michigan today through this evening.

The threat of isolated thunderstorms popping up in a few spots will continue into the evening hours, although many more of us will not see rain than will, with the threat ending by late evening.

Relief from a workweek like this comes in form of a cool treat along with a working air conditioner. We’ll need both tonight and all weekend.

An air quality alert is in effect for Detroit and most of southeast Michigan all day.

An air quality alert is in effect for Detroit and most of southeast Michigan all day.

An Air Quality Alert will be in effect for Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties Sunday.

Our first 90 degree day of the year arrives Saturday, and it won’t be our last in this forecast either.

After a hotter than average day, Friday evening will be warm and fair. Sunday will be hazy, hot and humid with thunderstorms that could be strong to severe. Friday evening will have fair skies and warm conditions. The increased humidity will lead to instability which will lead to showers and thunderstorms during the middle of the day and afternoon. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.

DETROIT An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, Monday. There is a chance of isolated showers and storms as daytime temps reach the low and middle 90s, again. Additional chances of rain of rain will come from isolated showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday. If rain occurs early and often enough, Heat Wave 2020 will come to an end with highs in the 80s. Otherwise, temps will reach 90 degrees or more, again.

DETROIT An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Summer begins today and it will feel like it in every conceivable way. Sunday has an approaching cold front for Fathers' Day with clouds and wet weather, but it will still be swelteringSaturday morning will be warm and mostly sunny. The summer solstice occurs at 5:44 p.m. which will mark the official start of astronomical summer. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.

DETROIT An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Fathers Day, Sunday, will be hot with wet weather possible but not all day. To keep air quality more acceptable, carpooling, taking the bus, refraining from using gas-powered equipment after noon and re-fueling after dusk are great options. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSaturday: Wind SSE 4-8 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 68 degreesSaturday Night: Wind S 4-8 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 69 degreesSunday: Wind S 10-15 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 69 degreesLake HuronSaturday: Wind SSE 4-8 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 60 degreesSaturday Night: Wind S 4-8 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 61 degreesSunday: Wind S 10-15 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 61 degreesLake St. ClairSaturday: Wind SSE 4-8 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 65 degreesSaturday Night: Wind S 4-8 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 65 degreesSunday: Wind S 10-15 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 66 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSaturday: Partly sunny and hot with scattered showers and storms to the south, better chance of storms to the north. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.

DETROIT An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties Thursday. Air pollution levels will increase and, therefore, air quality will decrease. To keep air quality more acceptable, carpooling, taking the bus, refraining from using gas-powered equipment after noon and re-fueling after dusk are great options. Saturday will be a scorcher with blazing sunshine and afternoon temperatures near 90 degrees. With enough sunlight, daytime temps will be near 90 degrees.

DETROIT An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties Thursday. Hot weather remains Friday and Fathers' Day weekend with humidity gradually increasing. With poor air quality, please remember to stay indoors, especially if you have a pre-existing heart or respiratory condition. To keep air quality more acceptable, remember to use public transportation, refrain from using gas-powered equipment after noon and re-fuel after dusk. Afternoon temperatures will be near 90 degrees.