Good morning, Southfield.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota lowered air quality in Southfield on Thursday, July 16, with monitors reading 509 AQI; state health officials advised residents to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities.

Wildfire smoke from Ontario and northern Minnesota led to hazardous air quality in Michigan on Thursday, with readings over 1,000 in southeast areas (including Detroit); officials advise residents and pets to stay indoors as the smoke is set to linger until Saturday, July 18.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota led to hazardous air quality as measured in Detroit early Thursday; air alerts remain in effect until Friday and some community programs have been cancelled.

A cold front is forecast for Thursday night + it is expected to push the smoke away and improve conditions through the weekend.

Canadian wildfire smoke caused hazardous air quality in Metro Detroit on Jul.

16 and conditions remain today; local officials advise Southfield residents to check updates before spending time outdoors.

Metro Detroit is under an Air Quality Alert as smoke from Canadian wildfires causes hazardous conditions with an Air Quality Index around 500.

Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities since conditions will gradually improve later Friday with clearer skies by Sunday.

On Thursday morning, MDHHS reported 4,312 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases and 102 hospitalizations (an increase of 1,003 from Tuesday).

State officials advised buying whole heads of lettuce and washing inner leaves to lower risk, as early results point to lettuce or salad greens without a specific source.