An air quality alert is in effect until 11 p.m. for multiple counties including Manhattan and the Bronx, citing predicted Ground Level Ozone levels greater than 100 on the AQI. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities to minimize health risks, especially those with respiratory issues. The alert coincides with expected humidity and thunderstorms due to Tropical Storm Chantal's remnants, though Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high of 90 degrees. Health concerns are linked to increased pollutant levels.
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 Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale.
Those that have preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease are urged to remain indoors due to the elevated levels of pollutants.
The alert warns residents to consider limiting any outdoor physical activity, in order to reduce the risk of health effects.
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