Air Quality Alert

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.

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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.

&&

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Author: Harlem Valley News