DETROIT — Smoke from Manitoba and Saskatchewan wildfires is blowing into Michigan. Air quality alerts are in place for Friday, May 30, 2025. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued the warning. Breathing may be tough for kids, seniors, and people with lung issues.
A cold front is pushing smoke into the Upper Peninsula, southeast Michigan, and mid-Michigan. The National Weather Service in Detroit expects hazy skies by Friday afternoon. Orange sunsets are likely in Detroit and Marquette. Air quality could hit “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” (Orange AQI, 101-150). Parts of the Upper Peninsula, like Houghton, may reach “Unhealthy” (Red AQI, 151-200).
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Smoke has tiny PM2.5 particles. These can harm lungs, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Stay indoors, use air purifiers, and wear N95 masks outside. “The 2023 wildfires taught us to communicate clearly during smoke events,” said EGLE’s Annette Switzer.
Canada has 174 active wildfires. Ninety-two are out of control, per the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Manitoba evacuated 17,000 people. It’s the province’s biggest evacuation ever, said Premier Wab Kinew. Smoke is also hitting Minnesota and Wisconsin, per The Weather Channel.
Marquette County’s air quality was moderate (AQI 86) Friday morning. It could worsen by evening, EGLE’s MiAir Quality Index Dashboard shows. Detroit will see smoke late Friday. Visibility may drop, AccuWeather said. Check AirNow.gov for updates.
A cold front should clear smoke by Saturday morning. Some haze may stay, the National Weather Service said. This is Michigan’s first 2025 air quality alert. In 2023, wildfire smoke darkened Detroit’s skies.
Seal windows and avoid outdoor exercise. If breathing is hard, call a doctor. Visit EGLE’s dashboard or AirNow.gov for air quality updates.
Sources: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; National Weather Service; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre; The Weather Channel; AccuWeather; Detroit Free Press; CBS Detroit; WXYZ Detroit.
