Clear skies today, bright sunshine predicted for tomorrow
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As summer heats up in Southern Wisconsin, residents are bracing for another week of poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. According to meteorological predictions, mostly sunny skies are expected this Sunday, offering a brief respite from the smoke and humidity, but the haze is expected to build through Saturday afternoon and evening, particularly in central and east-central parts of the region.
High pressure shifting east into Lower Michigan on Sunday will allow drier, clearer air to move into Southern Wisconsin, providing a temporary improvement in air quality. However, southerly winds are forecast to bring warmer, more humid air to the region early next week, with highs climbing into the mid- to upper 80s by midweek.
Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected in Southern Wisconsin early next week, but the timing and coverage of these storms remain uncertain. While rain from these storms could help reduce airborne particulates, no immediate air quality improvement is strongly indicated in the forecasts available.
The air quality forecast for Southern Wisconsin next week indicates continued impact from Canadian wildfire smoke, with air quality expected to be unhealthy, especially for sensitive groups. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and environmental agencies have advised limiting outdoor activities, particularly for those with respiratory or heart conditions, young children, and elderly adults.
This ongoing wildfire smoke has caused noticeable visibility reduction and health concerns, with major events like the Wisconsin State Fair feeling the impact. Forecasts from early August suggested that while a shift in winds might eventually push smoke northward, clearing would be gradual.
Residents in Southern Wisconsin are advised to monitor updates if they have outdoor plans early next week. For the latest weather and air quality updates, download our website15 News app or our website15 First Alert weather app.
[1] Wisconsin State Journal
[2] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
[3] Madison.com
[4] Today's TMJ4
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Weather forecasting indicates a temporary improvement in air quality for Southern Wisconsin this Sunday as high pressure shifts east, allowing drier, clearer air to move in. However, southerly winds forecast for early next week are expected to bring warmer, more humid air, potentially extending the weather-related health concerns due to wildfire smoke.
