Air quality alert
Until 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, due to wildfire smoke:
An air quality alert continues for central and southern Minnesota. The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro area, Alexandria, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, St. Cloud, Winona, Ortonville, Mankato, and the Tribal Nations of Upper Sioux, Prairie Island, and Mille Lacs.
Fine particle levels are expected to reach the orange air quality index (AQI) category, a level considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Condition details and past AQI data
The MPCA's Air Quality Index tool displays the reported AQI for fine particulates (PM2.5) and ozone at monitors located across Minnesota.
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Pollen information
- Daily values: pollen.aaaai.org
- Forecasts: pollen.com
Annual AQI summary reports
Compare AQI counts and alert days by region and year for Minnesota.