New York Unknown Air Quality Alert | Effective 07/15/2026 15:00

Headline: 
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event: 
Air Quality Alert
Urgency: 
Unknown
Effective: 
July 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany NY has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate until midnight EDT Thursday night. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category for fine particulate. The air quality index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at, https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 1-800- 535-1345.
Area Description: 
Northern St. Lawrence; Northern Franklin; Eastern Clinton; Southeastern St. Lawrence; Southern Franklin; Western Clinton; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Southwestern St. Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Burlington VT