Overview

• The advisory covers New York City, Long Island and Lower Hudson Valley through 11 p.m. on August 11.
• State environmental and health commissioners issued the warning after AirNow forecast reports of an AQI near 112, a level unhealthy for sensitive groups.
• Residents are advised to limit outdoor exertion, use mass transit or carpool, conserve energy at home and avoid outdoor burning.
• The DEC issues health advisories whenever predicted pollution exceeds an AQI of 100 to protect children, older adults and people with respiratory or heart conditions.
• Recurring summer heat and regional wildfire smoke have driven multiple air quality alerts across the region this season.