The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement concerning the air quality in several counties in our area.
The special weather statement is in effect Sunday morning for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
The statement is as follows.
Stagnant air and light winds have caused thick smoke from Saturday night fireworks to be trapped near the surface, causing unhealthy to very unhealthy air conditions across much of northeast Kansas. Conditions are expected to improve after 8 to 10 a.m. as increased atmospheric mixing allows for the dispersion of the smoke. Those with respiratory concerns should avoid outdoor exposure until conditions improve later this morning.