New York State Residents Told ‘Take Precautions’ To ‘Protect Health’

New York state top officials continue to worry about unhealthy conditions across the state.

The DEC issued another Air Quality Health Advisory for Friday because the forecast shows levels of particulate matter pollution that are "Unhealthy" and "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."

Alert: 'Unhealthy' Air Returns To New York State

The Air Quality Alert was issued for the following regions:

• Long Island
• NYC Metro
• Lower Hudson Valley
• Upper Hudson Valley
• Adirondacks
• Eastern Lake Ontario
• Central Region
• Western Region

"With ground-level smoke more visible and air quality continuing to reach unhealthy levels in many parts of the state, we encourage New Yorkers to take precautions to protect their health," Governor Kathy Hochul said. "We will continue to keep our communities informed of the steps people can take to stay safe outdoors and adapt as forecasts continue to evolve."

Air Quality Alert Issued for Long Island, New York City, Lower Hudson Valley, Upper Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central Region, Western Region

Below is the expected air quality for each region for Friday. An Air Quality Index over 100 is deemed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Over 150 is deemed Unhealthy for all.

Long Island

• 120
• Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

NYC Metro

• 135
• Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Lower Hudson Valley

• 110
• Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Upper Hudson Valley

• 120
• Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Adirondacks

• 120
• Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Eastern Lake Ontario

• 155
• Unhealthy

Central New York

• 160
• Unhealthy

Western New York

• 151
• Unhealthy

Hochul Warns New Yorkers

Smoke is expected to remain in New York State for most of Friday.

"Currently, longer-range smoke forecast modeling shows steady clearing and diffusing from south to north across New York State into Saturday morning," Hochul's office stated.

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Smoke From Canada Returns To Hudson Valley

Hochul is urging New Yorkers who are in the red unhealthy zone, which is a good portion of the state, but not the Hudson Valley, to limit their time outdoors and wear a high-quality mask.

The Hudson Valley is just under the unhealthy air threshold, but the air in the region is considered Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

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