Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
591 AEUS71 KALY 051937 AQAALY Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service ALBANY NY 337 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 VTZ013>015-060400- Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 337 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued a Air Quality Alert for fine particulate pollution from wildfire smoke for Bennington and Windham Counties, until midnight EDT Wednesday night. When pollution levels are in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, the Vermont Department of Health recommends that these individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, older adults, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease and those working outside. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy. If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your healthcare provider. An Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources web site at https://dec.vermont.gov/air- quality/local-air- quality-forecasts. $$ MAZ001-025-060400- Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire- Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida, North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, and South Egremont 337 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT Wednesday night. An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups. Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity. For additional information...please visit the Massachusetts Air Quality Web site at WWW.MASS.GOV/DEP/ $$ NYZ032-033-042-083-060400- Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern Warren-Southeast Warren- Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge, Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister, Wells, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Glens Falls, and West Glens Falls 337 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT tonight. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The air quality index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at, https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 800-535- 1345. $$ CTZ001-013-060400- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, and Thomaston 337 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information...please visit the Connecticut Air Quality Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi $$ NYZ038>041-043-047>054-058>061-063>066-082-084-060400- Southern Herkimer-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-Northern Saratoga- Northern Washington-Schoharie-Western Schenectady- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Western Albany-Eastern Albany- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-Western Greene-Eastern Greene- Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Northern Fulton- Southern Washington- Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Huletts Landing, Whitehall, Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville, Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson, Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne, Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge, Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham, Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, New Lebanon, Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Caroga Lake, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 337 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT Wednesday night. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The air quality index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at, https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 800-535- 1345. $$