Smokey conditions won’t be extreme today and could fade after this morning

By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — Another air quality alert is in effect for today across much of the region as a result of distant wildfires, but conditions are not expected to be as extreme as it was late last week.

Smoke from the wildfires will likely be be more patchy with the greatest concentrations happening this morning, the National Weather Service said.

Otherwise, Kosciusko County will see mostly sunny skies and a high near 82.

Showers and possible thunderstorms are in the forecast for tonight.

Experts say Health effects can be immediately felt by sensitive groups as a result of fine particulate matter.

Healthy individuals may experience difficulty breathing and throat irritation with prolonged exposure. Those folks are advised to limit outdoor activity.

The weather service alert will remain in effect until midnight.

 

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