NYC air quality unhealthy for some amid brush fire smoke. Here's today's forecast.
Air quality today in the New York City area could be unhealthy for sensitive groups amid brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
NYC air quality: How to check for AQI
If you’re worried about the wildfires affecting the air quality outside, there are several ways to check. The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation tracks the air quality index (or AQI) throughout New York.
NYC air quality improves even as NJ wildfires continue burning
While an air quality alert was issued for the NYC area on Sunday, it expired at midnight and skies cleared Monday.
Wildfires are affecting NYC air quality – a problem for those with asthma in the Bronx
The Bronx is the borough with the highest number of hospitalizations due to asthma – and the wildfires in the region can be dangerous for those who struggle to breathe.
Do you smell smoke in NYC? Air quality alert issued due to nearby wildfires
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the entirety of Downstate New York, including the city, is in the midst of a moderate drought. These conditions have spurred officials to issue a citywide drought watch and urge residents to conserve water.
Air quality warning issued for NYC following NJ wildfires
Wildfires across New Jersey sent smoke billowing across the Hudson River and an eerie yellow-brown haze lingering over New York City, prompting an air quality health advisory through Sunday night
‘Smoky and hazy’, air quality concerns arise in NYC after wildfires
Wildfires across New Jersey have sent smoke across the Hudson to New York City, prompting health officials to issue an air quality health advisory. “Out of nowhere, for about two or three hours, it was so smoky and hazy,
Wildfire latest: Smoky air puts NYC under air quality health advisory
Due to wildfires in New Jersey, residents in NYC may see or smell smoke, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality advisory for New York City residents till tomorrow.
Air quality alert issued in New York, New Jersey due to brush fire smoke
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due to smoke from wildfires in the area.
Smoke From N.J. Fires Affects New York City Air Quality
Firefighters in New Jersey and New York were working to contain blazes fed by dry conditions and gusty wind.
NYC air quality unhealthy as smoke blankets tri-state; mayor bans park grilling
Wildfires continue to burn around the tri-state as red flag warnings remain and drought conditions persist. The fires are ...
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Air quality concerns linger in New York City as officials ready for more serious drought warning
Throughout the metro area any outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, according to the National Weather Service, and much of ...
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How bad is NJ-NY wildfire air quality health risk? What we know, how to stay safe
Toxic wildfire smoke triggered an air quality health advisory for the New York City metro region on Saturday, impacting millions of people and underscoring climate change’s rising threat to public ...
Air quality latest: Conditions improve after smoke from wildfires prompt health advisory
There’s a bit of good news for our air quality after millions woke up Saturday morning surprised to find a troubling amount ...
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Brush fires in Prospect Park, throughout the NYC region bring haze and smoke-tinged air
The fire department said the blaze broke out in a central area of the park. No injuries were immediately reported.