Air Quality Advisory in effect for New York, parts of New Jersey due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Officials say smoke from Canadian wildfires and ground-level ozone make the air unhealthy for sensitive groups, with free KN95 and N95 masks available.
- Much of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, remains under an air quality alert through Thursday as Canadian wildfire smoke coincides with extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach close to 100 degrees.
- More than 830 wildfires burning in Canada, particularly in west-central Ontario, are sending smoke across the Great Lakes toward New Jersey, with forecasters warning smoky conditions could persist into Thursday.
- AirNow forecasts indicate air quality reaching 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' levels in parts of New Jersey, prompting the Office of Emergency Management to distribute free KN95 masks at library locations in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.
- Emergency officials urge residents to monitor air quality and limit outdoor activity, stating: "Know the warning signs: coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, and unusual fatigue. If symptoms are severe, especially difficulty breathing or chest pain, seek immediate medical attention or call 911."
- According to the National Weather Service, smoke may linger beyond Thursday depending on wind direction and weather patterns, and residents should check local air-quality alerts before spending long periods outdoors.
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