The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha. WHAT. The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level. WHERE. Lake Michigan Shoreline WHEN. From noon Thursday through noon Friday Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Additional Details: Overall, conditions will continue to improve with vertical mixing throughout the day today. However, observations from yesterday coupled with guidance this morning suggests a pool of smoke still trapped within the marine layer over Lake Michigan. Once the lake breeze initiates this afternoon, higher PM2.5 concentrations are expected with the onshore flow. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
