Air Quality Health Advisory in Effect for Saturday

Color-coded map of New York State regions showing air quality levels, with areas like Western NY, Adirondacks, and Long Island labeled.
A color-coded map illustrates air quality health advisory regions across New York State.

State environmental officials have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Friday, due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter.

The advisory is in effect until 11:59 p.m. for the Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western New York.

Officials urge sensitive groups — including children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions — to limit strenuous outdoor activity during the advisory period.

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