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Weather Alert
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has
issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following areas:
All five boroughs of New York City, and Westchester, Rockland,
Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level
Ozone.
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.
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