Thursday, July 30: Patchy smoke in Sheboygan County; Moderate (Yellow) PM2.5 potential
For Thursday, July 30, 2026, Sheboygan County residents should plan for patchy smoke in the afternoon—with patchy smoke continuing through around midnight Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
When smoky conditions are most likely (Sheboygan County)
- Thursday, July 30: Patchy smoke is most likely in the afternoon.
- Thursday night: Patchy smoke through around midnight.
What the air-quality forecast says (PM2.5)
Wisconsin’s air-quality forecast (updated Wednesday, July 29 at 4:30 p.m.) calls for a mix of Good (Green) and Moderate (Yellow) AQI for Thursday, July 30. It also flags Moderate (Yellow) PM2.5 potential statewide due to lingering wildfire smoke.
Quick precautions for families and sensitive groups
- Reduce strenuous outdoor activity during the smokier hours.
- Check air quality before heading out—especially for errands, practices, and outdoor workouts.
- Sensitive residents should take extra precautions (children, older adults, and anyone with asthma/COPD/heart or lung conditions).
- Inside help: consider keeping windows closed and using recirculate/filtration if available.
The main takeaway for Thursday: expect patchy smoke mainly in the afternoon, possibly lasting until around midnight—and use the updated air-quality forecast to guide kids’ outdoor time and any high-effort activities.
