Forecast: Hazy with a code RED Air Quality Alert in effect Thursday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Code Red Air Quality Alert Thursday for the city of Richmond and surrounding counties. Pollution concentrations will be unhealthy for all. This is due to the wildfire smoke from Canada. Limit time spent and avoid strenuous activity outdoors, especially for those with heart and lung ailments.

Wednesday Overnight: Mostly cloudy with an isolated shower and storm. Lows in the upper 50s. (Rain Chance: 20%)

Thursday: Hazy. Code RED Air Quality Alert in effect until midnight Thursday night for the city of Richmond and surrounding counties. Highs in the upper 70s. (Rain Chance: 10%)

Friday: Mostly to partly sunny and hazy. A few showers and storms possible during the afternoon and evening. Lows in the mid-50s, highs in the mid-70s. (PM Rain Chance: 30%)

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Low humidity. Lows in the mid-50s, highs in the mid-80s.

Sunday: Partly sunny. An isolated shower and storm possible late in the day. Lows near 60, high in the upper 80s. (Rain Chance: 10%)

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening possible. Lows in the mid and upper 60s, highs in the low 80s. (Rain Chance: 60%)

Tuesday: A few lingering showers possible. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid-60s, highs in the mid-80s. (Rain Chance: 30%)

Wednesday: Partly sunny. Lows in the low 60s, highs in the mid-80s.

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