Ascend Academy, WI Weather Warnings

Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 11:32AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI (24-hour average) is expected to reach the Unhealthy (Red) to Very Unhealthy (Purple) level. Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI (1-hour average) will be possible. * WHERE...Statewide. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday until noon Thursday. For Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI: Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors. 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. Everyone else: Limit outdoor physical activity. Go indoors if you have symptoms. For Unhealthy (Red) AQI: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. 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. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: THIS ADVISORY WILL BE RE-EVALUATED THURSDAY MORNING AND WILL LIKELY BE EXTENDED FOR AT LEAST SOME PORTION OF THE STATE BEYOND NOON THURSDAY. Smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Ontario will enter northern WI between 8 p.m. and midnight Tuesday night. The heaviest smoke impacts, including the potential for Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI, are expected across northwest Wisconsin, especially in communities along Lake Superior. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov

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