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An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for Wednesday for Long Island and the New York City metropolitan area. This advisory is effective 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The pollutant of concern is ozone. To see the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast for New York State, visit Read More …
Temperatures are expected to reach 90 degrees Thursday, with sunny skies and a light breeze. Air quality for Long Island Island is expected to be in the moderate range, which means that it is acceptable. But for some pollutants there could be a moderate health Read More …
Air quality worsened noticeably Friday as smoke continued to come into the state from Canada. The air-quality rating veered into “unhealthy,” which, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation, means, “Everyone may begin to experience health effects, members of sensitive groups may experience more Read More …
Update: The state said Wednesday that air quality is deteriorating very quickly as a result of the Canadian wildfires. Residents should be prepared for Air Quality Index levels ranging from ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ to ‘Unhealthy’ throughout the state Wednesday and Thursday, the state said. Read More …
A tropical storm watch and another for severe thunderstorms are in effect for the area. The National Weather Service said Wednesday that Tropical Storm Elsa will move up the East Coast Thursday while weakening to a tropical depression. But the storm will then reintensify to tropical Read More …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an ozone health advisory Wednesday for the Long Island region. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken advises that all residents, especially young children, seniors, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those Read More …