Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a warning for residents in the Upper Hudson Valley and Adirondack regions, advising them to stay informed as air quality levels are expected to reach 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The advisory specifically highlights the risks associated with Fine Particulate Matter, urging individuals, particularly those vulnerable, to take precautions as conditions may persist depending on rainfall.
The impact of the Canadian wildfires on air quality has raised concerns along the East Coast, with forecasts indicating that sensitive populations could be particularly affected by elevated AQI levels. This situation emphasizes the ongoing challenges posed by smoke and particulate matter from distant wildfire events that can significantly degrade air quality far beyond the immediate vicinity of the fires.
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