Statewide Air Quality Alert in Effect
A statewide Air Quality Alert has been issued for fine particulate (PM-2.5) due to wildfire smoke from Canada impacting Michigan through Monday.
Pollutant Overview
PM-2.5 (Fine Particulate):
Upper Peninsula & Northern Lower Michigan: Unhealthy (Red AQI) to USG (Orange AQI)
Central Michigan: Unhealthy to USG
Southern Michigan: USG to Moderate (Yellow AQI)
Ozone:
Generally in the Good to Moderate range statewide
Scattered USG possible Monday, especially in southern Michigan due to warmer temperatures and light winds
Forecast Details
Wildfire smoke continues to move into Michigan Sunday, spreading south and east throughout the day. Additional smoke plumes are forecast for Monday. Expect elevated fine particulate levels, particularly in northern and central Michigan.
By Monday, a southerly wind shift could increase ozone levels slightly, with the potential for a few areas to reach the USG range in the southern part of the state.
Looking Ahead
Dry and warm conditions are expected to persist into Tuesday. Without a significant airmass change, air quality concerns may continue into midweek.
Next Forecast Update: Monday, July 14, 2025