Green Bay, Wis. – Smoke continues to cloud skies across Green Bay as Wisconsin heads into a hazy and humid Thursday, July 31st, with a high near 76°F. Reduced visibility and degraded air quality remain the top concerns through the evening. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert in effect through Thursday, warning vulnerable groups to limit time outdoors.
According to the NWS office in Green Bay, areas of smoke will linger through 5 p.m. Thursday. Northeast winds between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph, may help thin the haze but won’t fully clear the air until Thursday night. Those with asthma, COPD, or heart conditions should avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
Drivers along I-41 and WI-29 should be aware of reduced visibility conditions through mid-afternoon. Haze may create subtle road safety issues, especially during lane changes and rush-hour traffic. The skies are expected to clear Thursday night, giving way to sunny and warmer weather into the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Green Bay (Thursday, July 31 – Tuesday, August 5):
- Thursday: Areas of smoke before 5 p.m. Sunny and 76°F. Gusts up to 29 mph.
- Friday: Sunny and warmer with a high of 78°F. Calm winds.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot. High climbs to 82°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy and humid. High near 83°F. Low around 61°F.
- Monday: 20% chance of storms. High 79°F. More storms possible Monday night into Tuesday.
- Tuesday: Continued storm chance (20%). High near 81°F.
⚠️ Next Update: A slight thunderstorm threat builds early next week. Stay tuned for storm timing and rain totals.
