The National Weather Service has issued a health advisory for air quality in New York City from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, triggered by high levels of ground-level ozone. The Air Quality Index is projected to reach values between 101 and 150, raising health concerns, particularly for vulnerable populations such as those with asthma or heart disease. The advisory coincides with smoke from the Shoe Fire in Saskatchewan, which has consumed 1,490 square miles and is impacting the northeastern U.S. Residents are urged to stay informed and limit outdoor activities.
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality health advisory for New York City, effective from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday due to poor air quality conditions.
Notify NYC warned that Air Quality Index values could range between 101 and 150 on Wednesday, indicating heightened health concerns for sensitive individuals.
The alert corresponds with the arrival of thick smoke from Canadian wildfires, particularly from the out-of-control Shoe Fire in Saskatchewan, which has burned 1,490 square miles.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor physical activity, especially those with respiratory issues and young children, as pollution levels are expected to exceed 100.
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