While drifting smoke is not the only contributing factor for the occasional poor air quality announcements in Michigan, it has been a known issue in recent years. "The 2023 Canadian wildfire event ...

With Canadian wildfires sending drifting smoke toward Michigan, officials on May 30 issued a statewide air quality advisory from Friday, May 30, to Saturday, May 31.

“We want Michigan families to know how to best take precautions to protect their health and safety during air quality events,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive.

With Canadian wildfires sending drifting smoke toward Michigan, officials on May 30 issued a statewide air quality advisory from Friday, May 30, to Saturday, May 31.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) uses a color-coded system to inform the public about air quality levels. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is a dangerous pollutant that can cause serious health problems.

With Canadian wildfires sending drifting smoke toward Michigan, officials on May 30 issued a statewide air quality advisory from Friday, May 30, to Saturday, May 31.