The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy have issued an advisory of possible moderate (yellow category) impacts in southeast and south central Nebraska from March 19 at 7 p.m. through March 20 at 10 a.m. That may affect York, Lincoln, Beatrice, Omaha, Columbus and surrounding areas, especially to the south.
Intermittent Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange Category) impacts in certain areas are also possible. During yellow category/moderate conditions, unusually sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. When conditions rise to the orange category, sensitive groups are advised to reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Current prescribed burning in Kansas and Oklahoma for the management of prairie and rangelands may affect the air quality in Nebraska. Both states monitor smoke levels and wind directions to let Nebraska know when impacts to Nebraska’s air quality may occur.
For an hourly update on air quality across Nebraska, visit https://www.airnow.gov .