


Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
573 AEUS71 KALY 022058 AQAALY Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service ALBANY NY 458 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025 NYZ032-033-042-040400- Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Northern 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, and Hague 458 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT SUNDAY NIGHT... The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates.. from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Sunday 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. $$ VTZ013>015-040400- Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham- Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park, Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center, West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls 458 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT SUNDAY NIGHT... The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Action Alert for fine particulates from wildfire smoke from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Sunday night. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to approach or exceed the Code Orange or Unhealthy for sensitive groups category in southern Vermont. Concentrations are expected to be highest in the afternoon hours on Sunday. Who needs to be concerned? For Unhealthy air quality the entire population. For USG air quality - Sensitive groups include: people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teenagers. What should you do? For Unhealthy air quality everyone should reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities. For USG air quality - Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. It`s OK to be active outside, but take more breaks and do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick-relief medicine handy. If you have heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your healthcare provider. For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources website at https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/local-air- quality-forecasts. $$