Air Quality Alerts Issued for NY, NJ, PA: Residents Urged to Limit Outdoor Activities

June 5, 2024
Air Quality Alerts Issued for NY, NJ, PA: Residents Urged to Limit Outdoor Activities
  • New York State, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are under air quality advisories due to high ground-level ozone levels.

  • The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued an air quality alert for Middlesex County, including South Brunswick and East Brunswick.

  • The alert is effective for Tuesday night, with predicted high ozone levels making it difficult for some people to breathe outdoors.

  • Residents, especially those with respiratory diseases like asthma, are urged to avoid strenuous activities.

  • Humidity levels are expected to rise with temperatures in the upper 70s to mid-80s.

  • Pennsylvania issued an air quality alert for Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties.

  • The National Weather Service recommends staying indoors, minimizing outdoor activities, reducing pollution, and staying informed.

  • The air quality index is forecast to be above 100 in some towns.

  • Advance Local Weather Alerts used machine learning to issue specific county alerts.

  • Rising humidity levels and expected rain showers may help improve air quality.

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