Red sun rises over Iowa

Iowans awoke to a neon-red sun Tuesday morning, but National Weather Service experts say it's nothing to worry about.

Wildfires in Canada combined with a northwestern wind have pushed the haze into some northern states. Allan Curtis, a weather service meteorologist, said Iowa can expect the smoke cover to stick around for a day or two.

"Anytime there's smoke or, even for us in the fall, dust will typically do the same thing color-wise," Curtis said. "A lot of times the dust goes away pretty quickly because it's not that high in the atmosphere whereas the smoke may stick around for us."

The smoke screen is likely keeping Iowa a degree or two cooler this week as well, Curtis said.

Wildfires are a seasonal affair for Canada and Alaska but may be more severe recently coupled with warm and dryer temperatures.

Speaking of meteorological news, be on the look out for this tonight if the skies clear: