Ozone Advisory Issued For Long Island

LONG ISLAND, NY — An air quality health advisory for ozone was issued Tuesday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The advisory covers all of Long Island.

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott advises that all residents, especially young children, seniors, those who exercise or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory or heart problems, limit prolonged outdoor activity. Ozone levels are often elevated after noon through early evening on hot, sunny days.

The advisory was initially issued Monday but was extended to Tuesday.

Air Quality Forecasts are available on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website, while information about ozone and health is available on the New York State Department of Health website.