Air Quality Alert
NYZ063>066-120300- Western Ulster-Eastern Ulster-Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley, West Shokan, Kerhonkson, Napanoch, Sundown, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 730 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2020 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality health advisory for the following counties... Dutchess...Ulster. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an air quality index value of 100 for 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 800-535-1345. $$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albany NY 1023 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2020 CTZ001-013-NYZ041-049-050-052-053-059-060-064>066-084-120000- /O.CON.KALY.HT.Y.0009.200811T1600Z-200812T0000Z/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Northern Saratoga- Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-Eastern Albany- Western Rensselaer-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Ulster- Western Dutchess-Eastern Dutchess-Southern Washington- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Albany, Troy, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights, Hudson, Kingston, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, Amenia, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls, and North Easton 1023 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2020 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected. * WHERE...The Capital District, mid Hudson Valley, Saratoga region, southern Washington County, and the southern Taconics in eastern New York and Litchfield County, Connecticut. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$