Air Quality Alert
NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-160415-
Northern Oneida-Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben-
Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-
Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-
Including the cities of Boonville, Penn Yan, Seneca Falls, Auburn,
Syracuse, Corning, Hornell, Watkins Glen, Elmira, Ithaca, Hamilton,
Oneida, Rome, Utica, Cortland, Norwich, Oneonta, Owego, Waverly,
Binghamton, Delhi, and Walton
122 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates until midnight EDT tonight.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The air
quality index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate
levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI
value, the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department
of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at
800-535-1345.
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OHZ046-055-056-065-161715-
Delaware-Franklin-Licking-Fairfield-
Including the cities of Delaware, Downtown Columbus, Newark,
Lancaster, and Pickerington
116 PM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality
Alert for Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking counties in
Central Ohio, until 9 PM EDT this evening.
Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards.
On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions:
* Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of
driving alone.
* Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm.
* Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution.
* Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of
gas-powered lawn equipment.
For additional information, please visit the Mid-Ohio Regional
Planning Commission`s website at morpc.org/airquality
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NYZ008-013-014-021-160400-
Lewis-Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Lowville, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
and Wellsville
1005 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates until midnight EDT tonight.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an Air Quality Index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The Air
Quality Index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate
levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI
value...the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department
of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at
1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
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TMA
NYZ001>007-010>012-019-020-085-160400-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-
Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Jamestown,
Olean, Orchard Park, and Springville
1005 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Ground Level
Ozone until 11 PM EDT this evening.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an Air Quality Index value of 101 for Ground Level Ozone. The Air
Quality Index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate
levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI
value...the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department
of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at
1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
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MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-160300-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill,
Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,
Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket,
East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman,
Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland,
Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
939 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution until
11 PM EDT this evening.
Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday. Values are already in the USG
range this morning. Smoke is currently expected to not move out of
Maine until Thursday, though this denser portion of the plume should
move out on Wednesday. In addition, particle pollution levels are
expected to be moderate for the remainder of the state. It is
important to remember that even in areas with moderate levels of
ozone and particle pollution the health impacts will be compounded by
the effects of heat and humidity. The Maine Department of
Environmental Protection recommends that individuals consider
limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of
adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the
effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, the
elderly, those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as
asthma, those with heart disease and anyone who is working hard
outdoors. But if you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath,
coughing, throat irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in your
chest please consider limiting the intensity and duration of your
outdoor activities.
A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1-800-223-1196.
Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.
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MIZ063-068>070-075-076-083-160815-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Monroe-
Including the cities of Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren,
Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Monroe
413 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...Air Quality ADVISORY in effect for Tuesday July 15th...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has
declared an Air Quality Advisory for Tuesday July 15th for elevated
levels of ozone. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range.
The advisory is in effect for the following Michigan counties...
St. Clair...Livingston...Oakland...Macomb...Washtenaw...Wayne and
Monroe.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as
asthma. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can
lead to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling
vehicles or topping off when refueling, using gasoline powered lawn
equipment, using charcoal lighter fluid.
Positive activities include: driving less, telecommuting, walking
or bike riding, delaying or combining errands, using water-based
paints.
For further information, please see EPAs Air Now site for
up-to-date air quality data:
https://www.airnow.gov/
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BT
NYZ026>031-034-035-087-160400-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone,
Champlain, Plattsburgh, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry,
Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
407 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
EDT TONIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany NY has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates for Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and St Lawrence Counties
from 10 AM Tuesday to midnight EDT Tuesday night.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of 151 for Fine Particulates. The air
quality index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate
levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI
value, the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of
Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at
1-800-535-1345.
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VTZ001>010-016>018-160400-
Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-
Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton,
Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Burlington, Shelburne,
Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Waitsfield,
Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Richford,
Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, and Ripton
407 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality
Health Advisory for Code Orange or 151 due to Fine Particulates for
Caledonia, Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Essex, Grand Isle,
Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, and Washington Counties until midnight
EDT tonight.
The air quality index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the
Code None or 151 due to Fine Particulates.
When pollution levels are in the 151, the Vermont Department of
Health recommends that these individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects.
People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated
levels of pollutants include the very young, older adults, and those
with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart
disease and those working outside.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep
quick relief medicine handy.
If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness
of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you
have any of these, contact your healthcare provider.
An Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of
Natural Resources web site at
https://dec.vermont.gov/air-quality/local-air-quality-forecasts.
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NYZ032-033-038-042-083-160400-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Herkimer-Northern Warren-
Southeast Warren-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge,
Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister,
Wells, Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Frankfort, Dolgeville,
Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek, North River, Warrensburg,
Hague, Glens Falls, and West Glens Falls
1206 AM EDT Tue Jul 15 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT
EDT TONIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates, from 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The air
quality index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate
levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI
value, the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of
Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 800-535-
1345.
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MIZ047>049-053>055-060>062-082-160400-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
Lenawee-
Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Bad Axe, Saginaw, Caro,
Sandusky, Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, and Adrian
1235 PM EDT Mon Jul 14 2025
...Air Quality Alert remains in effect for today, Monday July
14th...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
(EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine
particulate (PM2.5) that remains in effect through Midnight.
Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy (Red
AQI) to USG (Orange AQI) range in northern locations, with ranges of
USG to Moderate further south.
The Air Quality Alert today is statewide.
Plumes of wildfire smoke will continue to track across Michigan
today. Highest fine particulate concentrations will be seen in
northern areas with periods of Unhealthy AQI possible. Central
locations could see readings ranging from Unhealthy to USG, and
southern locations can expect levels of fine particulate in the
Moderate to USG range.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory
diseases like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing,
coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and
eyes. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air
pollution, such as:
- outdoor burning
- use of residential wood burning devices
Tips for households:
- Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors
and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or
higher rated filters.
For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site:
https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/
For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site:
https://www.airnow.gov/
For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and
Your Health site:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-
health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke
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