Detroit, Michigan – Unhealthy air is blanketing Detroit and much of southeast Michigan as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to drive PM2.5 pollution into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range, with some spots reaching even higher levels Saturday, August 3.
According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), an Air Quality Advisory is in effect for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, and Monroe counties, among others. The warning runs through Saturday, with peak impacts expected in the afternoon and evening. Some locations may see air quality readings touch the “Unhealthy” (Red AQI) range.
Residents across Detroit, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas should limit strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart or lung conditions. Monitor for symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or throat irritation. Experts recommend closing windows overnight, using air conditioning with high-efficiency filters if possible, and avoiding outdoor burning or other sources of smoke.
Saturday will stay sunny, but smoke will be noticeable through the evening, gradually improving into Sunday as winds shift. More advisories may be issued if conditions worsen or the smoke lingers longer than expected.
Five Day Forecast for Detroit, MI:
- Saturday: High 80°F, sunny, areas of smoke after 4 p.m.
- Sunday: High 82°F, sunny, smoke dissipating.
- Monday: High 84°F, sunny.
- Tuesday: High 86°F, mostly sunny.
- Wednesday: High 87°F, mostly sunny.
