Prepare for poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke and rising temperatures today, with rain and thunderstorms expected to return midweek.

Canadian wildfire smoke remains in Michigan. On July 16, officials issued an air quality advisory for western counties.

Canadian wildfires have caused hazy skies in metro Detroit. Michigan weather may be our best defense against fires here.

Officials warn southeast Michigan residents to be careful outdoors Tuesday because of expected high ozone pollution levels.

On July 15, rain and thunderstorms are expected in southern Michigan and in the Upper Peninsula. Then, more rain and thunderstorms are forecast statewide on July 16. Widespread haze is included in the forecast for northern Michigan as the Canadian wildfire smoke moves over Michigan.

An air quality alert remains in effect across the state of Michigan through Monday. But will the smoke continue to linger? ()