Wildfire smoke and storms are the theme for Minnesota's weather on Sunday.

As winds shift back out of the south, the Canadian wildfire smoke blanketing the metro is expected to improve throughout the day on Sunday. However, some air quality issues will still persist, especially in northern Minnesota. An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. Monday.

Air quality will worsen overnight and gradually clear by Monday night. Widespread rain is likely late Monday night through Wednesday.

An air quality alert is still in effect until 9 am Monday for the state of Minnesota. Air quality for Monday is looking to be better, but again, some smoke will still be around, so air quality is forecasted to be at a moderate level.

If you've been outside this weekend in Minnesota and felt like the air is thicker than usual, you're not wrong.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a statewide air quality alert through 9 a.

Saturday's smoky sunshine will stick around all day as the statewide air quality alert continues through the weekend.

Here’s your Saturday evening forecast for July 12, 2025 from Meteorologist Matt Serwe.A Forecast First Alert continues through Sunday afternoon for poor air quality across most of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Officials with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency told nearby residents about the emissions, which began in January.