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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 >

Multiple rounds of storms are possible Monday from the morning through the evening. Uncertainty in exact details regarding location and timing exists, but there is the potential for these storms to become severe with all hazards possible.
Mostly sunny skies are expected today with dry conditions. Smoke may make a return this evening through Sunday leading to increased air quality concerns. The next weather system arrives Monday bringing an increased potential for storms, some of which may become severe.
Smoky conditions as a result of wildfires across northeast MN and Ontario are expected to contribute to unhealthy to hazardous air quality this weekend through midday Monday. Try to limit outdoor activities and stay inside, especially if you are part of a sensitive group.