Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 12:10PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 10:10am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for course particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category.
* WHERE...West central and southwest Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may
experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Unseasonably warm temperatures and strong
southerly wind gusts in excess of 40 mph across dry soils in an area
of drought will result in blowing dust and reduced air quality
Saturday morning and afternoon. Decreasing winds will lessen the
potential for impacts through the evening.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov