Green Bay, Wis. – Air quality across eastern Wisconsin is expected to remain unhealthy until noon Friday, with smoke from wildfires continuing to impact the region. Sensitive groups should avoid outdoor activity early in the day, especially around Green Bay, where smoke lingers near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a PM2.5 Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of eastern and southern Wisconsin, including Brown, Calumet, Manitowoc, and Door counties. Visibility has already been reduced to 2.5 miles at Green Bay’s Austin Straubel International Airport. Conditions are expected to improve by midday.
Friday afternoon brings the next change: showers are likely after 4 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies dominating through the evening. While Friday morning will be calm and partly sunny, rain chances increase steadily heading into the evening commute. No severe weather is expected, but residents should monitor updates, especially if outdoor plans are scheduled.
Saturday turns sunnier with highs in the low 70s, offering a pleasant break before more rain returns. Thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon, with an 80% chance of showers and storms by Sunday night. Rain continues into Monday.
5-Day Forecast: Green Bay, WI
- Thursday (June 5): Areas of smoke, then sunny. High 77°F.
- Friday (June 6): Mostly cloudy, 20% chance of PM showers. High 73°F.
- Saturday (June 7): Mostly sunny. High 72°F.
- Sunday (June 8): Showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High 71°F.
- Monday (June 9): More showers and possible storms. High 68°F.
