Alert issued {Today’s Date} at 02:40 PM.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City from 11 AM - 11 PM on 7/16.
Tomorrow's Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecast to reach Level Red (AQI between 151-200) - Unhealthy, and is expected to be unhealthy for everyone, especially sensitive groups (older adults over 65 or children younger than 14, pregnant individuals, outdoor workers, and those with medical conditions such as heart or lung disease or respiratory issues such as asthma).
Recommended Actions:
Everyone: Reduce strenuous outdoor activity. Take extra breaks when outdoors.
Sensitive Groups: Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Consider rescheduling or moving outdoor activities indoors. Monitor for symptoms related to air quality such as coughing or shortness of breath. If you have asthma or a chronic lung condition, keep your quick-relief medicine on-hand.
For the latest AQI in your area, visit www.AirNow.gov.
For more information on today's AQI forecast, visit: www.AirNow.gov.
National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/okx/
Department of Environmental Conservation at https://bit.ly/4aVBlqR
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