The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for NYC, as well as parts of NJ and CT. Here's what you need to know.
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for NYC , as well as parts of New Jersey and Connecticut.JUMP TO: NYC l NEW JERSEY l CONNECTICUT l LIVE MAP"High levels of ozone, that's also quite common when you see the heat and humidity building up," FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods said.It comes as a heat wave is forecast to drive temperatures sky-high across the New York City area to potentially dangerous levels not experienced in several years.
The air quality alerts caution "sensitive groups," a big category that includes children, older adults, and people with lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The New York State Department of Health recommends individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity. "An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards," the National Weather Service said.
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