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AccuWeather: Air Quality Alert
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality advisory for New York City and parts of the Tri-State. Lee Goldberg has more on the alert and the storms that are on the way.
AccuWeather: Air Quality Alert
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality advisory for New York City and parts of the Tri-State.MORE
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- Air Quality Alert
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation hasissued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties:New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Westchester, Rockland,Orange, Putnam.until 11 PM EDT this evening.Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater thanan Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground LevelOzone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way tocorrelate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higherthe AQI value, the greater the health concern.When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department ofHealth recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuousoutdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse healtheffects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects ofelevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those withpreexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personalphysician.A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New Yorkresidents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The tollfree number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.More
- Air Quality Alert
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation atAlbany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Ground LevelOzone until 11 PM EDT this evening.Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater thanan air quality index value of 100 for Ground Level Ozone. The airquality index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlatelevels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQIvalue, the greater the health concern.When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Departmentof Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuousoutdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse healtheffects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects ofelevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those withpre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personalphysician.For additional information, please visit the New York StateDepartment of Environmental Conservation website at,https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at800-535-1345.More
- Air Quality Alert
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation atAlbany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Ground LevelOzone...until 11 PM EDT this evening.Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater thanan air quality index value of 100 for Ground Level Ozone. The airquality index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlatelevels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQIvalue, the greater the health concern.When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Departmentof Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuousoutdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse healtheffects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects ofelevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those withpre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personalphysician.For additional information, please visit the New York StateDepartment of Environmental Conservation website at,https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 800-535-1345.More
- Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground levelexpected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In NewYork, Southern Westchester County.* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations nearthe waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lyingproperties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes andbusinesses with basem*nts near the waterfront may experienceminor flooding.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor flooding is possible forWednesday evening's high tide.More
- Air Quality Alert
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued anAir Quality Action Day for the following counties:Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union.until 11 PM EDT this evening.An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within theregion may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.For additional information, please visit the New Jersey Departmentof Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.njaqinow.netMore
- Air Quality Alert
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued anAir Quality Action Day for the following counties:Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union.until 11 PM EDT this evening.An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within theregion may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.For additional information, please visit the New Jersey Departmentof Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.njaqinow.netMore
- Air Quality Alert
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionhas issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties:Fairfield.until 11 PM EDT this evening.An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within theregion may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additionalinformation, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy andEnvironmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqiMore
- Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground levelexpected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In NewYork, Southern Westchester County.* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations nearthe waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lyingproperties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes andbusinesses with basem*nts near the waterfront may experienceminor flooding.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor flooding is possible forWednesday evening's high tide.More
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