Station Name: Park Rapids 4SW - CR115
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,424 feet

Nearest Address:
15072 119th Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Hubbard County

GPS Coordinates: 46.8792, -95.1199

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 3:50PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 3:50 PM
Expires: Fri July 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Maroon or Hazardous category. * WHERE...East central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Everyone is likely to be affected by wildfire smoke in these concentrations. Minor trace amounts of ashfall are likely and have been observed with the dense smoke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Dense smoke is being pulled by a quasi- stationary front across central Minnesota. AQI values have already been observed in the Maroon/Hazardous concentration and will continue through the alert period. Smoke will gradually retreat northward and disperse, but is expected to remain in alert-level concentrations until at least Friday.

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should remain indoors and keep activity levels low. The general public should avoid all physical activities outdoors. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 3:45 PM
Expires: Fri July 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Northwest Minnesota * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Everyone will be affected by wildfire smoke in these concentrations. Minor trace amounts of ashfall are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Dense smoke will continue to spread westward across northern Minnesota along a quasi-stationary front. The smoke will persist until at least Friday, and this alert may need to be extended.

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should remain indoors and keep activity levels low. The general public should avoid all physical activities outdoors. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.