Smoke advisory issued in eastern Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska health officials issued a smoke advisory Tuesday for the eastern part of the state.

The advisory goes into effect at 9 p.m. and will last through 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Smoke from controlled burning in the Flint Hills in Kansas is drifting into Nebraska and may affect air quality.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said the advisory includes Beatrice, Bellevue, Columbus, Fairbury, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Norfolk, Omaha and York.

It warns of air quality in the yellow to orange categories.

Yellow means the air quality is moderate. Those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution should consider reducing their time outdoors.

When the dial hits orange, that means the air is unhealthy for certain people, including those with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant women.

If you’re in one of those groups, you should minimize how much time you spend outside and how much you exert yourself.

You can check the air quality in your location online.