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

A 35-year-old Battle Creek man died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, July 9, according to the Michigan State Police. The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. on F Drive S near 19 Mile Road in Marshall. Upon arrival, troopers found a fully engulfed Chevy SUV. The driver was the only occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wildfire smoke and haze continues to thin, as a cool and refreshing night unfolds. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather Ready team.

Kawkawlin Township is considering a special assessment after its 2024 millage renewal was disqualified by the state due to improper ballot language.

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

The alert is an extension of an existing alert that was issued statewide Saturday and expected to expire Monday night because of drifting wildfire smoke from Canada. But the conditions for Tuesday will be more region-specific and are attributed to a forecast of elevated ozone levels.