Elevated levels of ozone worsening poor air quality in Michigan Friday
When will the smoke clear? Models suggest a decline over the course of today and tomorrow - but considering the week we've had it's tough to predict when the haze lifts.
When will the smoke clear? Models suggest a decline over the course of today and tomorrow - but considering the week we've had it's tough to predict when the haze lifts.
Air quality from Canadian wildfires especially impacting those with health issues
“With the air quality headaches, and that’s probably the biggest issue I’ve had," said Christina Walker. "Just trying a good deep breath of air. But the headache has been the biggest piece."
“With the air quality headaches, and that’s probably the biggest issue I’ve had," said Christina Walker. "Just trying a good deep breath of air. But the headache has been the biggest piece."
Canadian wildfire smoke lingers through Friday
We are still dealing with air quality issues because of Canadian wildfire smoke through Friday.
We are still dealing with air quality issues because of Canadian wildfire smoke through Friday.
Warm with chance of storms Friday
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Michigan air quality: What to expect for weekend, Fourth of July
As a blanket of haze remains over Michigan from the Canadian wildfires the big question is whether the poor air quality will put a damper on Fourth of July outdoor plans.
As a blanket of haze remains over Michigan from the Canadian wildfires the big question is whether the poor air quality will put a damper on Fourth of July outdoor plans.
Michigan Air Quality Alert extended through Friday as wildfire smoke causes haze over area
The Air Quality Alert for Michigan will continue through Friday as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the area.
The Air Quality Alert for Michigan will continue through Friday as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the area.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
Southeast Michigan Air Quality alert continues Thursday; people advised to limit time outside still
As the Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday for Southeast Michigan, it's advised that people limit their time outside, while those with certain health conditions avoid the outdoors completely.
As the Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday for Southeast Michigan, it's advised that people limit their time outside, while those with certain health conditions avoid the outdoors completely.
Air Quality Alert remains in effect as wind flips, draws wildfire smoke back into Southeast Michigan
Another Air Quality Alert is in effect today for Southeast Michigan for pollution from the Canadian wildfires as our wind flips back to the south and draws the smoke back in.
Another Air Quality Alert is in effect today for Southeast Michigan for pollution from the Canadian wildfires as our wind flips back to the south and draws the smoke back in.
Another Air Quality Alert in effect Thursday
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Southeast Michigan again Thursday, but the haze is expected to lift soon.
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Southeast Michigan again Thursday, but the haze is expected to lift soon.
Flying woes pile up ahead of Fourth of July holiday travel
Across the U.S., 24,000 flights were delayed Wednesday while 1,600 were canceled due to travel woes from the weather, staffing, and the government placing holds on take-offs.
Across the U.S., 24,000 flights were delayed Wednesday while 1,600 were canceled due to travel woes from the weather, staffing, and the government placing holds on take-offs.
Wildfire smoke expected to lift ahead of weekend as showers move in
Wednesday ended in the "very unhealthy" category for air quality.
Wednesday ended in the "very unhealthy" category for air quality.
When will wildfire haze lift from Michigan?
The weather has come with some of the worst breathing conditions ever in Michigan. Wildfire smoke has continued to clog the atmosphere. Luckily, it should be lifting in the next couple days.
The weather has come with some of the worst breathing conditions ever in Michigan. Wildfire smoke has continued to clog the atmosphere. Luckily, it should be lifting in the next couple days.
'I fell into my chair': Iowa couple wins $2M Powerball prize after losing home in tornado
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
Smoke continues to remain hazardous
Improvement is expected as we head into the weekend.
Improvement is expected as we head into the weekend.
Air Quality Alert in effect in Southeast Michigan -- What the AQI colors mean
In the Detroit area, the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been between Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) and Purple (very unhealthy) with some areas occasionally moving into the Maroon (hazardous) level on Wednesday. Here's what that means for your health:
In the Detroit area, the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been between Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) and Purple (very unhealthy) with some areas occasionally moving into the Maroon (hazardous) level on Wednesday. Here's what that means for your health:
Over 80 million under thick haze from Chicago to DC as Canadian wildfire smoke pours across US
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Detroit air quality ranks among worst in world - How to protect yourself
Air quality in the Metro Detroit area is some of the worst in the world. On Wednesday morning, Detroit was moving between the second and third position on the list of cities with the worst air quality, due to wildfire smoke.
Air quality in the Metro Detroit area is some of the worst in the world. On Wednesday morning, Detroit was moving between the second and third position on the list of cities with the worst air quality, due to wildfire smoke.
Metro Detroit weather: Warm Wednesday with Air Quality Alert as wildfire smoke continues to blanket area
It's another rough day for air quality across Southeast Michigan as the Canadian wildfire smoke continues to blanket the area.
It's another rough day for air quality across Southeast Michigan as the Canadian wildfire smoke continues to blanket the area.
Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Metro Detroit
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket the area, with an Air Quality Alert remaining in effect through Wednesday. Alan Longstreet has your full forecast.
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket the area, with an Air Quality Alert remaining in effect through Wednesday. Alan Longstreet has your full forecast.