Air Quality Alert Issued Today Due to High Ozone Levels

By Y.M. Lowy

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, and Westchester counties due to elevated ozone levels.

The advisory is in effect from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., when air quality is expected to reach levels that may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Ozone pollution forms during hot and sunny weather when emissions from vehicles and other sources react in the air.

People with asthma, heart problems, breathing conditions, young children, and older adults may be more affected by the poor air quality.

Residents who are sensitive to air pollution are advised to limit strenuous outdoor activity today, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.