Air Quality Advisory
Coverage of Air Quality Advisory in the Nexus archive.
- NYC under Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfire smoke
New York City is under an Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfire smoke, exacerbating existing health concerns from a heatwave and a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The city’s Air Quality Index reached 155, classified as 'unhealthy,' with officials advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor exposure and use masks. Governor Kathy Hochul warned of statewide poor air quality from the smoke and heat, urging precautions.
- Air Quality Advisory in effect for New York City due to Canadian wildfire smoke
New York City and surrounding areas are under an Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfire smoke, caused by hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada.
- Memorial Day weekend forecast: Cooling trend begins
Southern California is experiencing an air quality advisory through Thursday evening due to wildfire smoke, but sunshine is expected to continue through Memorial Day weekend. A cooling trend will begin Thursday as onshore flow returns and strengthens, bringing lower temperatures to most areas into the weekend.