Milwaukee trades extreme heat for smoky skies and an air quality alert

Milwaukee has transitioned from extreme heat to smoky skies and an air quality alert. Similarly, the Fargo-Moorhead metro area is experiencing smoky skies and unhealthy air quality. According to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency forecast released on Thursday, July 16, these unhealthy air quality conditions in the Fargo-Moorhead region are expected to persist through Friday, July 17. Both regions are currently dealing with degraded atmospheric conditions impacting local air quality and visibility.