Air Quality Watches & Advisories

Information current as of 8:31 pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.   

What is a Watch?

Air quality is forecast to decline and become unhealthy at least for individuals in sensitive groups.

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What is an Advisory?

Air quality has become unhealthy at least for individuals in sensitive groups.

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Call the DNR's Air Quality Index Hotline at 1-866-DAILY AIR (1-866-324-5924) for daily air quality readings for selected counties.

Wisconsin DNR notifies Wisconsin residents about unhealthy air quality using a new system called Air Quality Watch / Air Quality Advisory. The new system includes the two main pollutants likely to cause health problems in Wisconsin -- ozone and particle pollution (PM2.5).

How Can I help?

• Reduce driving when possible and don't leave vehicle engines idling.
• Postpone activities that use small gasoline and diesel engines.
• Minimize outdoor wood fires.
• Conserve electricity.
• For more ideas on how you can reduce your emissions today and every day visit: Do a little, save a lot!

For Current Information

• For current air quality readings in your area, call the Daily Air Hotline at: 1-866-DAILY AIR (1-866-324-5924)
• Receive air quality watches and advisories by e-mail.

For more information:

• Visit the Federal interagency air quality web site (exit DNR) for information on the Air Quality Index, and nationwide air quality forecasts and air quality conditions.
• DNR’s statewide air quality monitoring web page.
• Local DNR air management program contacts.