Otherwise, northeast breezes are also bringing in cooler and drier air. Today’s highs will “only” be in the 70s. Most of our dew points are falling back into the 50s, which is rather pleasant for late July. It’s just too bad the smoke will make it difficult to fully enjoy this cooler change in our weather.

Smoke impacts began in northern Wisconsin Tuesday morning and will spread south through the state by July 31. Air quality may briefly improve on July 31 before smoke returns to northern areas on Aug. 1, the DNR reports.