New York DEC Issues 24-Hour Air Advisory for North Country as Canadian Smoke Spreads
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Updated · WWNY · Jul 14
New York DEC Issues 24-Hour Air Advisory for North Country as Canadian Smoke Spreads
3 articles · Updated · WWNY · Jul 14
Summary
A 24-hour air quality health advisory for fine particulate matter will cover New York's North Country all day Wednesday, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Canadian wildfire smoke is expected to worsen air quality, with visible haze possible across the state and temporary spikes in smoke-related pollution.
PM2.5 particles—2.5 microns or smaller—can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, trigger coughing and shortness of breath, and aggravate asthma and heart disease.
Children, older adults and people with heart or breathing problems are most vulnerable; officials advised reducing exposure by staying indoors when possible and avoiding strenuous activity in high-smoke areas.