Headline:
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 1:38PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Air Quality Alert
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for coarse 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:
Lac Qui Parle; Yellow Medicine; Redwood
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov