The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a special weather statement that includes Jewell County and Mitchell County.
According to the weather service, smoke and areas of haze are expected Friday and Friday evening for much of south central Nebraska, with some smoky haze possible for north-central Kansas.
Those with health conditions sensitive to air quality should reduce prolonged outdoor activity. Should air conditions worsen, prolonged or heavy exertion should be avoided by those susceptible to air quality issues. Others may want to consider the impacts of the expected poor air quality when planning and participating in outdoor activities and adjust as necessary.
The smoke is from wildfires in the western United States.