The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam. from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Thursday night. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Fine Particulates. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
Thursday, Apr 24 Clear conditions throughout the day. |
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Friday, Apr 25 Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
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Saturday, Apr 26 Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. |
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Sunday, Apr 27 Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. |
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Monday, Apr 28 Clear conditions throughout the day. |
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Tuesday, Apr 29 Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
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Wednesday, Apr 30 Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
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Thursday, May 1 Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
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Friday, May 2 Cloudy skies throughout the day. |
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Saturday, May 3 Clear conditions throughout the day. |
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Sunday, May 4 Clear conditions throughout the day. |
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Monday, May 5 Partly cloudy throughout the day. |
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Tuesday, May 6 Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. |
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Wednesday, May 7 Cloudy skies throughout the day. |
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Thursday, May 8 Partly cloudy throughout the day. |