WEATHER FORECAST

** Smoke from Canada fires will be in the air over Minnesota through the next few days with most of the smoke in northern Minnesota but a return to more Dense Smoke Levels in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota continuing into early this upcoming first week of August.  The Smoke is mostly harmless but people with breathing issues may need to use some extra caution and avoid spending too much time outdoors in Smoky air this weekend.  The smoke will also make for some Red sunrise and sunsets.

The Highest Minnesota Temperature on August 1 was in 1988 in Montevideo at 110 degrees.  The Lowest Temperature on this date in Minnesota was 31 degrees in Cloquet in 1920 and again in Kelliher in 2008.  Record Precipitation (Rain) for August 1 is 6.75" in Park Rapids in 1906.  READ MORE for the Twin Cities Detailed 7 Day Forecast click the link: https://kstp.com/article/13067/ Jonathan Yuhas  KSTP TV

MPCA issues 'unprecedented' extension of air quality alert for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for the entire state. The agency calls this an "unprecedented significant" air quality event for the state, spanning multiple days.

Canadian wildfires causing air quality concerns in Minnesota

An air quality alert remained in effect for most of Minnesota as the state deals with smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Air quality alert in effect for most of Minnesota

An air quality alert is in effect until about 3 p.m. Friday.