DEC is closely monitoring smoke from western wildfires for potential impacts on New York’s air quality. DEC experts are forecasting “good to moderate” levels over the weekend, with the possibility that smoke may be visible higher in the atmosphere.
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- DEC and @HealthNYGov have issued an air quality health advisory for ozone today, August 8th, for New York City Metro. ☎️ For additional information, contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQl forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/
- DEC and @HealthNYGov have issued an air quality health advisory for ozone today, August 7, for the Long Island and New York City Metro regions. ☎️ For additional information, contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQl forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/
- While today’s forecast and monitoring data does not call for an Air Quality Health Advisory, the New York City Metro region may experience hourly spikes reaching ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ on Thursday for ozone.
- DEC is closely monitoring smoke from Canadian wildfires for potential impacts on New York’s air quality. DEC experts are forecasting mostly “good to moderate” levels, with the possibility of surface smoke-related pollution later Saturday and Sunday, particularly in Western NY.
