Widespread rainfall across the region Tuesday brought plenty of beneficial moisture but it came with a price as wildfire smoke aloft was forced closer to the surface.

Many pointed out the smoky smell that accompanied the rain through the day and well into the night. Air quality fell into the red, unhealthy, category and stayed there as rain totals climbed.

An Air Quality Alert will remain in effect for almost all of the Upper Midwest through Thursday, with some areas gradually ending their alerts through Wednesday.

As for rain totals, many of us saw over an inch from the passing front.

Austin, MN - 1.81"

Albert Lea, MN - 1.80"

Clear Lake, IA - 1.27"

Rochester, MN - 1.23"

New Hampton, IA - 1.22"

Mason City, IA - 1.12"

Lanesboro, MN - 1.05"

St. Ansgar, IA - 0.95"

Byron, MN - 0.84

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