Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Coverage of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in the Nexus archive.
- Livestream: A look at Metro Detroit as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the area
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused severe air quality in Metro Detroit, prompting a 4Warn Weather Alert. The Michigan Department of Environment issued an Air Quality Alert due to unhealthy particulate pollution levels, advising residents to limit outdoor activities and use air purifiers.
- 4Warn Weather Alert extended as Detroit experiences some of the world’s worst air quality
The 4Warn Weather Alert has been extended in Detroit due to wildfire smoke causing the worst air quality in the world, prompting health advisories for vulnerable groups. Elevated particulate pollution from Canadian wildfires has led to an Air Quality Alert across Michigan, with hot, hazy conditions expected to persist until Friday. A cold front later in the weekend may bring storms and improve weather conditions.