Northeast Wisconsin Weather: Smoke, Showers, and Heat Return

Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Alert

• ⚠️ An air quality alert was in effect for northeast Wisconsin due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
• 💨 The smoke, typically lofted, was at the surface, reducing visibility and dropping air quality levels, particularly in Brown County, where it was considered unhealthy.
• 😷 Everyone was advised to limit outdoor activities as the smoke moved out later that night into the next morning, with the alert set to expire.

Weather Outlook: Showers and Heat

• 🌦️ The smoke was expected to be replaced by a chance for showers or thunderstorms the following day.
• 🔥 Following the potential for storms, the weekend was predicted to bring significant heat and humidity.
• 📈 By Sunday afternoon, temperatures were expected to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s, with dew points climbing back into the 70s.

EAA AirVenture Highlights

• ✈️ EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh showcased a variety of aviation, including a 1930s restored Gwing Stenson aircraft, formerly used as Pepsi Cola's executive transport.
• 💡 The event also featured unique aircraft designs, such as a camper-style aircraft and a powered parachute, emphasizing imagination in flight.
• 📍 These unique aircraft could be found in the ultralight section on the south side of the EAA grounds.

Door County Transportation Service

• 🚗 Door Tran, a nonprofit transportation service in Door County, provides affordable transportation on the peninsula.
• 💰 Ride fares are based on household income, ranging from 10 cents to 40 cents per mile, to break down financial barriers.
• 🤝 Door Tran partners with local groups, offering travel vouchers and a loan program for car-related financial issues, including a volunteer transportation program.

Appleton Chalkwalk Competition

• 🎨 Downtown Appleton hosted its annual Chalkwalk competition, transforming sidewalks into an outdoor art gallery with over 60 chalk artists.
• 🖼️ The event, a community tradition for over 10 years, encourages participation from all ages, with artists showcasing their unique styles and interpretations.
• 🗳️ A People's Choice vote was available on the Downtown Appleton Incorporated Facebook page, allowing the community to weigh in on their favorite pieces.