Michigan, wildfire and air quality
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Prepare for poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke and rising temperatures today, with rain and thunderstorms expected to return midweek.
Canadian wildfires have caused hazy skies in metro Detroit. Michigan weather may be our best defense against fires here.
Officials warn southeast Michigan residents to be careful outdoors Tuesday because of expected high ozone pollution levels.
On July 15, rain and thunderstorms are expected in southern Michigan and in the Upper Peninsula. Then, more rain and thunderstorms are forecast statewide on July 16. Widespread haze is included in the forecast for northern Michigan as the Canadian wildfire smoke moves over Michigan.
A Michigan wildfire that's burned more than 3 square miles (7.7 square km) amid hot, dry conditions was sparked by a campfire, the state Department of Natural Resources said Sunday. The Wilderness ...