Air Quality Alert in effect for Southeast Michigan due to Canadian wildfires -- What to know

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Southeast Michigan beginning Wednesday.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires moved into the Upper Peninsula on Tuesday and into parts of the northern Lower Peninsula Wednesday morning.

According to the National Weather Service, models show the plume continuing its southern trek across the state with smoke expected to linger across the region through July 31.

As the smoke moves in, the air quality is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

The following counties in Michigan are under the advisory as of July 30:

• Livingston
• Oakland
• Macomb
• Washtenaw
• Wayne
• Lenawee
• Monroe
• St. Clair
• Lapeer
• Genesee
• Shiawassee
• Sanilac
• Tuscola
• Saginaw
• Huron
• Bay
• Midland