Wildfire Smoke and Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Monsoon Thunderstorms in the Southwest

Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality from the Great Lakes region into New England and the Mid-Atlantic today with widespread Air Quality Alerts in effect. Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, this afternoon into the evening. Monsoonal thunderstorms may bring areas of flooding to the Southwest. Read More >

Air Quality Forecast

Smoke Arrival Timing Today / Tonight

High Swim Risk This Evening Through Tonight

Severe Storm Potential Monday

Another round of wildfire smoke will arrive later today into tonight, lingering into Sunday and potentially into Monday. The Wisconsin DNR has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state through Noon CDT Monday.

Here is a rough timeline for the wildfire smoke and poor air quality arriving later today into tonight.

There is a high swim risk for Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha county beaches. There is a moderate swim risk for Sheboygan county. Waves of 3 to 5 feet are expected.

There are chances for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, particularly for areas north and west of Madison where a level 3 out of 5 risk has recently been added. Stay weather aware on Monday, and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

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Wildfire Smoke and Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Monsoon Thunderstorms in the Southwest

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