The storms from Monday afternoon have come to an end leaving hazy skies in their wake. The haze is the result of wildfire smoke from Canada and out West. This smoke has become caught in the jet stream, moving down through most of the Plains and Midwest over the last several days. While some of the smoke has reached the surface in some parts of the Plains, it may remain aloft as it sits across the Stateline. Should some of the smoke reach the surface, especially mid-week, you may notice a smokey smell. Either way, those that are sensitive to particle pollution may want to limit their time outdoors.
You'll also notice more of a vibrant sunrise and sunset in the days to come, just like the sunset we experienced Monday night.
Along with the haze and smoke Tuesday, thunderstorms are set to return ahead of a southward advancing cold front. The storms will begin to develop early afternoon, similar to what occurred Sunday and Monday. Storm coverage, though, will likely become more widespread as a cold front sinks south from Wisconsin. Overall, severe parameters are low in the atmosphere, but some of the stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty winds.
As the front passes through the Stateline Tuesday night, we'll hold on to a slight chance for showers heading into Wednesday morning. There remains an isolated shower/storm chance through the first half of the day Wednesday, but higher storm chances will sink south with the front through the afternoon. Temperatures on Tuesday will remain in the low 80s, rising to right around 80 degrees for Wednesday.
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