Email from our County on air quality:
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI., July 16th, 2026 – Air quality across Southeast #Michigan has deteriorated significantly due to smoke from the Canadian #wildfires. An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Michigan through Friday, July 17th.
As of 9:00am on July 16th, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Ann Arbor area reached approximately 405, which falls within the “Hazardous for everyone” category. We recommend that you enter your zip code into AirNow.gov to determine your specific location’s air quality. Air quality conditions may fluctuate throughout the day as smoke concentrations shift, but current forecasts indicate these conditions are likely to persist through today and potentially into tomorrow.
At the current AQI level, everyone, not just those with underlying health conditions, may experience health effects from prolonged outdoor exposure.
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI., July 16th, 2026 – Air quality across Southeast #Michigan has deteriorated significantly due to smoke from the Canadian #wildfires. An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Michigan through Friday, July 17th.
As of 9:00am on July 16th, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Ann Arbor area reached approximately 405, which falls within the “Hazardous for everyone” category. We recommend that you enter your zip code into AirNow.gov to determine your specific location’s air quality. Air quality conditions may fluctuate throughout the day as smoke concentrations shift, but current forecasts indicate these conditions are likely to persist through today and potentially into tomorrow.
At the current AQI level, everyone, not just those with underlying health conditions, may experience health effects from prolonged outdoor exposure.
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