Alert issued 07-16-2026 at 06:14 PM.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in all or part of NYC has reached Level Purple (AQI between 201-300) - Very Unhealthy, and may cause health issues for everyone, especially sensitive groups (older adults, children/teenagers, outdoor workers, and those with medical conditions such as heart or lung disease or respiratory issues such as asthma).
Recommended Actions:
Everyone: Avoid long or intense outdoor activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. If you must conduct outdoor activities, take extra breaks and monitor for symptoms related to air quality such as coughing or shortness of breath.
Sensitive Groups: Avoid all outdoor physical activity. Reschedule or move activities indoors. If you have asthma, keep your quick-relief medicine on-hand.
Wearing a high quality (e.g., N95) mask can reduce your exposure to harmful pollutants.
For the latest AQI in your area, visit www.AirNow.gov.
For more information on today's AQI forecast, visit:
National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/okx/
Department of Environmental Conservation at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm.
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