United States: As dawn settled over Minnesota this Tuesday, the Twin Cities found themselves swaddled in a dense, toxic haze — the most severe air conditions seen across the state. Not even the early showers could purge the acrid veil, as smoke sunk close to the ground, choking the metro with what experts classify as "very unhealthy" air.
The scent? Like a relentless bonfire clinging to every breeze. Rain, expected to cleanse the air, did little. The National Weather Service explains the smoke is slipping in behind a trailing cold front — not ahead of it — causing the atmospheric soot to settle again like a heavy curtain pulled shut.
On the AQI chart, the dreaded “purple zone” — the penultimate tier before hazardous — has swallowed the map around the metro. This level is a red flag for anyone with respiratory illness, cardiac conditions, or fragile health. Elders, kids, and teens are especially cautioned to steer clear of outdoor exertions.
For the rest? Refrain from strenuous outdoor ventures. Limit exposure. Postpone activities. Shift movement indoors if possible.
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