Green Bay, WI – Smoke from Canadian wildfires is set to return to northeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, potentially impacting visibility and air quality for much of the day. The National Weather Service warns that the smoke could push PM2.5 levels into unhealthy ranges, especially for sensitive groups.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, smoke concentrations are expected to be highest in northern and central Wisconsin, with Green Bay and surrounding areas seeing hazy skies and potential health impacts from late morning through the afternoon. Winds from the northwest will carry the smoke into the region, and residents with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory issues should limit outdoor activity.
Tuesday will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon before conditions clear overnight. Wednesday is expected to be sunny, but the smoke may reduce visibility and create a milky sky. The next chance for storms arrives Friday night into Saturday, when a more active pattern returns.
More advisories may be issued if air quality worsens or if smoke lingers into Thursday. Residents are urged to check current air quality readings before planning outdoor activities.
Five Day Green Bay, WI Forecast:
- Tuesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. High 82°F, low 62°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny with areas of smoke after 5 p.m. High 81°F, low 61°F.
- Thursday: Sunny. High 78°F, low 63°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 85°F, low 70°F. Chance of storms late.
- Saturday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 78°F, low 66°F.
