New York Extends Air Quality Advisory Until 11:59 p.m. as Canadian Smoke Returns Friday Night
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Updated · WABC-TV · Jul 17
New York Extends Air Quality Advisory Until 11:59 p.m. as Canadian Smoke Returns Friday Night
3 articles · Updated · WABC-TV · Jul 17
Summary
New York State updated its Friday air quality advisory, keeping it in effect until 11:59 p.m. as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to haze New York City and the Tri-State.
Friday may bring temporary improvement, but officials expect smoke-related fine particle pollution to resurge Friday night and Saturday before showers and thunderstorms help clear the air.
Fine particles can trigger shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness and fatigue, while worsening heart, lung and other chronic conditions; officials urged people to limit outdoor activity, use N95 masks outside and keep indoor air filtered.
All 5 Wildlife Conservation Society parks in New York City have shifted summer camp activities indoors and shortened or moved animal programs inside, while staff continue monitoring animals and visitors.