Status: Active

Issued: 12:38 PM CDT, Friday, August 1, 2025

Extended Through: 8:00 AM CDT, Sunday, August 3, 2025

Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Details:

• Condition: Moderate to heavy smoke impacting all of Iowa, including Dubuque, at levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups or unhealthy for healthy individuals.

• Affected Groups: People with respiratory illness or heart disease, children, teenagers, the elderly, and outdoor workers.

• Recommendations: Avoid prolonged or intense outdoor activities and take frequent breaks until air quality improves.