Air quality alert issued for NYC, Hudson Valley today. Map shows Canadian wildfire smoke.
Briefly

An air quality alert for New York City and the Hudson Valley has been issued, predicting an AQI above 100, which is unhealthy for sensitive individuals. Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires will lead to hazy conditions and necessitates monitoring through mid-week. Weather will be warm, with mid-80s expected, and filtered sunshine will prevail. Low humidity from the weekend will gradually increase but remain manageable. Besides a few possible spotty showers, the week is likely to be dry. Following an earthquake in New Jersey, no aftershocks have been detected so far.
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City and the Hudson Valley, expected to exceed an AQI of 100, affecting sensitive groups.
Smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires will drift into the Tri-State region, making skies milky and resulting in poor air quality this week.
Weather throughout the week is expected to be warm, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, and plenty of sunshine despite the haze.
No aftershocks have been reported following the earthquake that occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey; however, there is a slight chance of future aftershocks.
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