DHHS/NDEE Issue Smoke Advisory for North Central and Eastern Nebraska
Issued for: Tuesday, August 29 through Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Affected Area: North Central and Eastern Nebraska
Air Quality Index: Moderate to Unhealthy Air Quality Index (AQI)
Potential Air Quality Impacts from Wildfires
Smoke associated with Canadian wildfires may affect the air quality in Nebraska.
An advisory of possible Moderate to Unhealthy (yellow, orange, and red) Air Quality Index (AQI) impacts may occur in North Central and Eastern Nebraska, potentially affecting Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Norfolk, Omaha, O’Neill, Valentine, Wayne, and surrounding areas during the afternoon on Tuesday, August 29, through midday Wednesday, August 30, 2023.