Despite expected rain Sunday night, Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to impact Michigan on Monday, officials say.

EDT the National Weather Service reported an air quality alert in effect until Thursday at midnight EDT for Berrien County.

The predicted levels of ozone in the atmosphere on Wednesday prompted an Air Quality Advisory to be issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Rain, thunderstorm chances to dwindle as drier pattern settles in Upper Michigan Wednesday -- moderate air quality from haze, wildfire smoke.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) uses a color-coded scale to inform the public about air pollution levels and potential health risks. Michigan residents can check the AQI through various online resources, including the MiAir Quality Index Dashboard and AirNow.

Michigan's air, which has been tainted for several days by wafting smoke from Canadian wildfires, is expected to improve over the weekend, state officials said. But don't breathe too deep a sigh of relief, experts warned: Conditions could decline again early next week.

EDT on Friday, the National Weather Service reported an air quality alert in effect until Saturday at midnight EDT for Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties.

Canadian wildfire smoke lingers over the Greater Lansing area on June 6. The entire Lower Peninsula is under an air quality advisory.

Ozone levels and wildfire smoke are expected to worsen the air quality on Wednesday in Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa and Van Buren counties.