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 across New York State, with the possibility of surface smoke-related pollution later Saturday and Sunday, particularly in Western NY

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There is no change in the Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast today but there is a chance we may see a few temporary spikes of 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' (USG), especially in Western New York, Central New York, and Eastern Lake Ontario.

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory tomorrow, July 19th, for Central and Western NY for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. ℹ️ For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

As of 12pm, air quality in the Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov?or download the app for updates.

As of 11 a.m., air quality in Syracuse and Westchester County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

As of 10am, air quality in Rochester worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and Syracuse and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov? download the AirNow app for updates.

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As of 9am, air quality in Western New York worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’ and Westchester worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ Individual location conditions may vary. To check your air quality, visit www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

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Saturday air quality outlook: Shifts in the ongoing Canadian wildfire plume are expected to negatively impact air quality statewide today and create unhealthy conditions outdoors. ℹ️ For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

UPDATE: As of 6 am, air quality in Buffalo and New York City worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and air quality in the Southern Tier worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’. As of 7am, air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy’.

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DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for tomorrow, July 18th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for tomorrow, July 18th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an updated air quality health advisory for today, July 17th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

UPDATE: DEC is still seeing ‘unhealthy’ air quality in Western and Central New York, the Southern Tier, Rockland, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island, with weather expected to shift and smoke plumes anticipated to decrease throughout the day.

DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton, @nysdoh.bsky.social Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald, and @nysdhses.bsky.social Commissioner Terry O'Leary provide the latest air quality updates and what you can do to 'Be Air Aware.' Stay air quality aware by visiting: www.airnow.gov

UPDATE: DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for TOMORROW, July 17th, for fine particulate matter for Western NY due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada. For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

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DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have updated an air quality health advisory for today, July 16th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada. For the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

Headed into Thursday morning, DEC air monitors in Buffalo, the Southern Tier, and Syracuse were already reporting ‘Unhealthy’ air levels, with Rochester and New York City reporting levels ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’

DEC is encouraging hikers and others recreating outdoors to postpone strenuous activities due to limited visibility and potential for respiratory concerns from unhealthy air quality conditions anticipated statewide. For more safety and health precautions: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers as Air Quality Advisory Expanded to Entire State

Governor Kathy Hochul provided an update on the poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires and high temperatures creating unhealthy air for New Yorkers.

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DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton, @nysdoh.bsky.social Commissioner Dr. Jim McDonald and @nysdhses.bsky.social Commissioner Terry O'Leary provide the latest information to help keep New Yorkers healthy and what you can do to 'Be Air Aware.' Stay air quality aware by visiting: airnow.gov

UPDATE: DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have now issued an air quality health advisory today, July 15th, for fine particulate matter for all of New York State due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada. Check the latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

Wildfire smoke from northern Canada and high temperatures are expected to create unhealthy air conditions. Smoke will be visible and is set to first cross into western areas early this morning before disbursing across the state.

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for fine particulate matter tomorrow, July 15th, for the Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York and Western New York counties due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

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DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for ozone tomorrow, July 14th, for NYC Metro and Long Island. ☎️ For additional information, contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

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DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have extended an air quality health advisory for ozone for today, July 3rd, for New York City Metro and Long Island. ☎️ For additional information, you can contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have extended an air quality health advisory for ozone to today, July 2nd, for New York City Metro and Long Island. ☎️ For additional information you can contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for ozone today, July 1st, for New York City Metro and Long Island. ☎️ For additional information you can contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI

DEC and @nysdoh.bsky.social have issued an air quality health advisory for ozone today, June 30th, for New York City Metro. ☎️ For additional information you can contact the Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345 👉 Latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI