Air quality alerts remain in effect through this evening as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to settle across the area. While there may be some improvement near the surface this afternoon, it will still appear hazy for much of the day.

Air quality alert has been issued for parts of Nebraska and Iowa due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The alert will expire at 5 p.m. on Saturday for Nebraska and 8 a.m. on Sunday for Iowa. Areas of smoke and haze can be seen in the skies across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.