Air Quality Alert
MNZ010-018-025-026-034>036-038-022300-
Crow Wing-Koochiching-North Cass-North Itasca-Northern Aitkin-Pine-
South Aitkin-South Itasca-
Including the tribal nations of Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and Red Lake
Including the cities of Brainerd, Hinckley, and International Falls
1044 AM CDT Sat May 31 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...North central and east central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may
experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke will continue to move southeastward into
Minnesota. The air quality may briefly increase Sunday morning before
another round of heavy smoke arrives Sunday afternoon and lingers
into Monday. Additional smoke events are possible into next week, and
this alert may need to be extended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid
prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such
as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.
Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to
sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health.
$$
Taraldsen - MPCA
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-022300-
Anoka-Benton-Blue Earth-Brown-Carver-Chippewa-Chisago-Dakota-
Douglas-Faribault-Freeborn-Goodhue-Hennepin-Isanti-Kanabec-
Kandiyohi-Lac Qui Parle-Le Sueur-Martin-McLeod-Meeker-Mille Lacs-
Morrison-Nicollet-Pope-Ramsey-Redwood-Renville-Rice-Scott-
Sherburne-Sibley-Stearns-Steele-Stevens-Swift-Todd-Waseca-
Washington-Watonwan-Wright-Yellow Medicine-
Including the tribal nations of Mille Lacs, Prairie Island, and
Upper Sioux
Including the cities of Albert Lea, Alexandria, Apple Valley,
Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, Burnsville, Eagan,
Eden Prairie, Farmington, Hastings, Mankato, Maple Grove,
Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Northfield, Plymouth, Prior Lake,
Ramsey, Rogers, Rosemount, Roseville, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St.
Louis Park, St. Paul, Stillwater, Waconia, White Bear Lake, and
Woodbury
1137 AM CDT Fri May 30 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category.
* WHERE...All of Minnesota.
* WHEN...Through 6 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults,
may experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will continue to drag smoke
from large wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan southward into
Minnesota. This will be a long duration event with multiple
rounds of smoke expected. The highest concentration of smoke is
expected Saturday afternoon. The air quality will improve
slightly overnight Saturday before a second wave of smoke arrives
Sunday morning. Air quality may improve Sunday evening before a
third round of smoke arrives Monday. This air quality alert may
need to be extended as additional waves of smoke will be
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
limit prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution,
such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning
devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as
possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting
indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/current-air-quality-conditions. You can find additional
information about health and air quality at
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-
and-health.
$$
Strus
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-022300-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
1038 AM CDT Fri May 30 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...All of Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung
disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and
older adults, may experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will continue to drag smoke
from large wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan southward
into Minnesota. The highest concentration of smoke is expected
through Saturday morning and afternoon. Air quality is expected
to improve Sunday before additional smoke arrives on Monday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid
prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such
as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.
Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to
sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health.
$$
PA
MNZ039-046-022300-
Big Stone-Traverse-
Including the city of Ortonville
1005 AM CDT Fri May 30 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category.
* WHERE...All of Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning to 6 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may
experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will continue to drag smoke from
large wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan southward into
Minnesota. This will be a long duration event with multiple rounds of
smoke expected. The highest concentration of smoke is expected
Saturday morning and afternoon. The air quality will improve slightly
overnight Saturday before a second wave of smoke arrives Sunday
morning. Air quality may improve Sunday evening before a third round
of smoke arrives Monday. This air quality alert may need to be
extended as additional waves of smoke will be possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such
as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.
Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to
sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health.
$$
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-022300-
Clay-East Becker-East Marshall-East Otter Tail-East Polk-Grant-
Hubbard-Kittson-Lake Of The Woods-Mahnomen-Norman-North Beltrami-
North Clearwater-Pennington-Red Lake-Roseau-South Beltrami-South
Clearwater-Wadena-West Becker-West Marshall-West Otter Tail-West
Polk-Wilkin- Including the tribal nations of Leech Lake and Red Lake
Including the cities of Bemidji, Crookston, East Grand Forks,
Moorhead, and Roseau
905 AM CDT Fri May 30 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...All of Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may
experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will continue to drag smoke from
large wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan southward into
Minnesota. This will be a long duration event with multiple rounds of
smoke expected. The highest concentration of smoke is expected
Saturday morning and afternoon. The air quality will improve slightly
overnight Saturday before a second wave of smoke arrives Sunday
morning. Air quality may improve Sunday evening before a third round
of smoke arrives Monday. This air quality alert may need to be
extended as additional waves of smoke will be possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid
prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such
as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.
Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to
sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
957 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
NDZ009-010-017>021-031>034-040>045-021500-
Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-
Adams-Sioux-
957 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025 /857 AM MDT Sun Jun 1 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North
Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms late this evening
through tonight. Severe weather is not expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
641 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
038-039-049-054-021145-
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Western Walsh-
641 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Dense smoke is expected through Monday. This could be a
significant smoke event, with potential health impacts for all
populations. Visibility could fall to 1 mile or less at times.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Isolated strong thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon.
Monday...Strong Thunderstorm Risk.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
641 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
MNZ003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ052-053-021145-
Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Sargent-Richland-
641 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Dense smoke is expected through Monday. This could be a
significant smoke event, with potential health impacts for all
populations. Visibility could fall to 1 mile or less at times.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Isolated severe storms Monday afternoon/evening for parts of
southeast North Dakota and west central Minnesota.
30% chance for more than 1 inch of rain early next week southeast
North Dakota and west central Minnesota.
Monday...Level 1 out of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
423 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-021030-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
423 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Near surface smoke will persist across portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. An Air Quality Alert is in
effect.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Areas of smoke will continue Monday.
Hot temperatures are expected Monday with afternoon high
temperatures in the 80s to low 90s. This level heat could affect
most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without
effective cooling or adequate hydration. Hot, dry, and windy
conditions Monday could also lead to near critical to critical
fire weather conditions.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday night
through Tuesday evening. Isolated severe storms and localized
flash flooding is possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Skywarn spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
347 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
MNZ039-SDZ003>011-015>018-033>037-045-048-051-020900-
Traverse-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-Walworth-
Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-
Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
347 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025 /247 AM MDT Sun Jun 1 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Visibility will be restricted to less than three miles at times, as
smoke remains from Canadian wildfires. Visibility is expected to
improve over central South Dakota during the afternoon hours.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
There is a 40 to 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
Monday afternoon and evening. A few of the thunderstorms may become
strong or even severe over south central to southeastern South
Dakota, where there is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe
weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
06
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
250 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-020800-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
250 AM CDT Sun Jun 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southeast Minnesota...southwest Minnesota and west central
Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Areas of wildfire smoke will continue to degrade air quality
through tonight. An Air Quality Alert is in effect.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke is expected to persist
into Monday. Air Quality Alerts continue.
There is a chance of thunderstorms Monday night. A few strong
storms are possible across western Minnesota Monday evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed across western
Minnesota.
$$
