New York City Air Turns Unhealthy Again Overnight as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns Saturday
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Updated · WABC-TV · Jul 17
New York City Air Turns Unhealthy Again Overnight as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns Saturday
3 articles · Updated · WABC-TV · Jul 17
Summary
New York City and the Tri-State are getting a brief Friday-evening air-quality break before smoke-related pollution worsens again overnight into Saturday.
Canadian wildfire smoke is shifting back north, with haze expected to linger through midday Saturday until showers and thunderstorms help clear the air.
New York State's environmental agency has issued an air-quality health advisory for the city, warning active children, adults and people with lung disease to limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Fine-particle pollution from the smoke can trigger shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness and fatigue, reinforcing advice to stay indoors, close windows and use N95 masks or air filtration if needed.