Minnesota Weather & Safety Alerts
3 active alerts
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS)
Air Quality
Air Quality Alert (ADVISORY) - expires October 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Lac Qui Parle; Yellow Medicine; Redwood
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 4:35PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
- WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for course particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.
WHERE...West central and southwest Minnesota.
WHEN...From 7 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Unseasonably warm temperatures and strong southerly wind gusts in excess of 40 mph across dry soils in an area of drought will result in blowing dust and reduced air quality Saturday morning and afternoon. Decreasing winds will lessen the potential for impacts through the evening.
What to do: Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Source: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Air Quality Alert (ADVISORY) - expires October 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Rock
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 12:10PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
- WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for course particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.
WHERE...West central and southwest Minnesota.
WHEN...From 7 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Unseasonably warm temperatures and strong southerly wind gusts in excess of 40 mph across dry soils in an area of drought will result in blowing dust and reduced air quality Saturday morning and afternoon. Decreasing winds will lessen the potential for impacts through the evening.
What to do: Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Source: NWS Sioux Falls SD
Air Quality Alert (ADVISORY) - expires October 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Traverse; Big Stone
Air Quality Alert issued October 9 at 12:10PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
- WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for course particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.
WHERE...West central and southwest Minnesota.
WHEN...From 7 AM CDT to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Unseasonably warm temperatures and strong southerly wind gusts in excess of 40 mph across dry soils in an area of drought will result in blowing dust and reduced air quality Saturday morning and afternoon. Decreasing winds will lessen the potential for impacts through the evening.
What to do: Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Source: NWS Aberdeen SD
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