Update: Air Quality Forecast for Saturday Is 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups'

Update Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

The air quality forecast for the East End is for Saturday is “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” though the forecast for Sunday and Monday is “Moderate.”

Not only is the level of particulate matter in the air in elevated due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada, but ozone levels are also above normal.

As of Saturday morning, the particulate count was in the “Moderate” range and the ozone level was in the “Good” range, but the forecast for the whole day anticipates particulates will reach “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” and the ozone level will reach “Moderate” over the course of the day.

When the air quality index falls into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should choose less strenuous activities or shorten then amount of time spent outdoors. Everyone else may enjoy outdoor activities, according to AirNow.gov.

When the ozone level is “Moderate,” people who are unusually sensitive to ozone should consider reducing their activity level or shorten the amount of time they are active outdoors, according to AirNow.gov.


Update: Friday, 10 a.m.

The air quality forecast for the East End is, again, “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” and an air quality health advisory remains in effect through midnight.

The level of particulate matter in the air in elevated due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada.

When the air quality index falls into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should choose less strenuous activities or shorten then amount of time spent outdoors. Everyone else may enjoy outdoor activities, according to AirNow.gov.

AirNow.gov advises that there will be times throughout the day when the air quality will be OK for outdoor activities. Current air quality can be viewed at AirNow.gov and in many weather apps. New York State residents can also call 1-800-535-1345.

Thursday:

The air quality forecast for the East End on Thursday, June 29, is “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” though as of noon, the air quality index in various parts of the region was in the “Good” or “Moderate” category.

Particulate matter in smoke drifting from wildfires in Canada prompted the poor forecast. The National Weather Service says an air quality alert is in effect until 6:15 a.m. on Friday, June 30.

AirNow.gov advises that though the forecast is “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” there will be times throughout the day when the air quality will be OK for outdoor activities. Current air quality can be viewed at AirNow.gov and in many weather apps. New York State residents can also call 1-800-535-1345.

People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should choose less strenuous activities or shorten then amount of time spent outdoors when the air quality index falls into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category. Everyone else may enjoy outdoor activities, according to AirNow.gov.