Smokey Haze Over Rochester

If you've been outside today you've probably noticed the foggy haze and the smell of smoke around Rochester.

The smoke is coming from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says the pollution is unhealthy for sensitive people in Rochester. Including people with cardiovascular or respiratory disease or other medical conditions, elderly people, children.

The MPCA recommends that everyone should avoid any vigorous outdoor activities today.

Forecasters expect the winds to push the pollution out of our area tonight.
Sunday should be nice with clear skies.