Air Quality Alert Issued For Long Island Wednesday

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality health advisory for Long Island Wednesday.

The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

The details from the DEC:

Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 100 for ozone.

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.

A toll-free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. That number is 1-800-535-1345.

The Long Island forecast:

Wednesday- Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 7 to 17 mph.

Wednesday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Thursday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Thursday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 14 mph.

Friday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Saturday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.