MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air pollution health advisory for the southern two-thirds of the state.

The MPCA says hot and humid weather is creating favorable conditions for fine particle pollution in the Twin Cities, Rochester, St. Cloud, Duluth and the Brainerd lakes area. The advisory is in effect until Saturday.

People especially sensitive to the pollution include those with respiratory or cardiovascular problems, young children, the elderly, and the physically active.