A National Weather Service outlook dated July 15 identified an Air Quality Alert for St. Paul and Ramsey County for the following day, citing smoke moving southeast from northern Minnesota wildfires.
Wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota moved into Minneapolis and the Twin Cities on July 16, 2026, as an Air Quality Alert covered the area and heat-index values were forecast to reach 95 to 100 degrees.
Chicago IL – NWS issued an Air Quality Alert for Cook County through Monday night amid wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor time and watch symptoms.
