You’re not imagining that campfire smell — thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled over Minnesota again, with air quality now unhealthy for everyone.

MINNEAPOLIS — Poor air quality in the Twin Cities due to Canadian wildfire smoke has caused the KARE 11 Weather team to issue a Weather Impact Alert. The alert is in effect now and will continue until 7 a.m. on Sunday.

Scattered showers and storms are possible on Friday with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds. The forecast high Friday in the Twin Cities is 85 degrees, with a mix of sun and clouds. The greatest chance for storms comes in the evening hours with flooding being the main concern.

An air quality alert in effect for northwest and north central Minnesota could extend into the weekend as wildfire smoke moves across the state.

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

Minnesota faces a severe air quality warning until Monday morning. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is urging people to avoid or limit outdoor activities.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. on Monday. Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday morning behind a cold front.

An air quality alert is in place for the entire state of Minnesota through 9 a.m. Monday. Northern Minnesota falls in the very unhealthy AQI category.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 14.