Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:19AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued
an Air Quality Alert for July 16 and July 17, 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate
due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants within those areas are expected to range from Very
Unhealthy to Hazardous.
This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert
Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to drift across the region. Elevated
fine particulate due to the smoke will continue through Friday.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities,
especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for
symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose,
throat, and eyes.
You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as:
- outdoor burning;
- use of residential wood burning devices.
Tips for households:
- Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting
indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13
or higher rated filters.
For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:
Michigan.gov/MiAir
For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site:
AirNow.gov
For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
site:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/your-health-
and-wildfire-smoke
Air Quality Alert
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
July 16, 2026
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