New York, NY – Residents across New York City are facing unhealthy air quality and persistent haze as an Air Quality Alert remains in effect until midnight Tuesday. Visibility is reduced and the air feels heavy, with the risk especially high for children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions.
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ozone and fine particulate levels will push the Air Quality Index above 100, making outdoor conditions less safe in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and nearby counties like Rockland, Orange, and Putnam. Local health officials are urging people to limit strenuous outdoor activity, keep windows closed, and check on sensitive groups throughout the day.
Hazy skies and warm, muggy conditions will persist, with daytime highs near 82°F and light winds failing to clear the stagnant air. Nighttime temperatures drop only into the low 70s, offering little relief. Air quality may improve by early Wednesday, but vulnerable groups should remain cautious until conditions stabilize.
New advisories may follow if ozone and particulate counts remain high. Stay alert for updates, and call the New York Air Quality Hotline at 1-800-535-1345 for the latest health information.
Five Day Forecast for New York, NY:
- Tuesday: Hazy, partly sunny, high near 82°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 77°F, overnight low 71°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F, low 68°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 79°F, low 68°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 81°F.
