Read, Watch or Listen

Hazardous air quality blankets the US Northeast and Southeast due to Canadian wildfire smoke and Saharan dust. Air quality alerts are in effect for New York City and surrounding areas, advising sensitive individuals to limit outdoor activities from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forecasts unhealthy air for sensitive groups in the NYC metro area, Lower Hudson Valley, and Western New York. The general public is less affected.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.