NYC Air Quality Remains Unhealthy Friday After AQI Hit 270 Thursday; Improvements Expected Into Weekend

Researchers found that every few hours spent outside when AQI exceeds 201 is roughly equivalent to smoking a cigarette, per ABC7.

Winds are expected to help push in cleaner air during Friday afternoon for NYC and areas to the north. Air quality may remain unhealthy for New Jersey and areas south of the city into the afternoon.

NYC's AQI peaked at 270 Thursday — well into "Very Unhealthy" territory.

Air quality remains unhealthy Friday morning across the tri-state area.

People continue outdoor activities near the waterfront despite air quality warnings.

Free KN95 masks are available at more than 200 public library locations, all NYPD precincts, nine FDNY firehouses, and four major transit hubs.

Officials also warn that very hot weather can be more dangerous than poor air quality. New Yorkers without AC should move to a cool indoor space—a library, a friend or family member's home, a store, or another air-conditioned location.

Those most sensitive to smoke—people with heart or respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, people who are immunocompromised, older adults, pregnant people, and infants and children—should avoid all unnecessary time outside. Watch for symptoms like watery eyes, a scratchy throat, or difficulty breathing, and head indoors and reduce activity if they appear. Call 911 immediately for severe difficulty breathing or chest pain.

Officials are urging all New Yorkers to move unnecessary activities indoors and avoid strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity (more than an hour). Keep windows closed; if you run AC, close the fresh-air intake to keep smoky air out, and run any air purifier on its highest setting. If you must go outside, a high-quality N95 or KN95 mask is recommended to reduce exposure, though it is not a substitute for staying indoors.

New York City's air quality has reached "Very Unhealthy" levels (AQI 201+) as smoke from Canadian wildfires settles over the region. At this level, everyone—not just sensitive groups—may experience serious health effects.

Incident reported at New York City.

Researchers found that every few hours spent outside when AQI exceeds 201 is roughly equivalent to smoking a cigarette, per ABC7.

Winds are expected to help push in cleaner air during Friday afternoon for NYC and areas to the north. Air quality may remain unhealthy for New Jersey and areas south of the city into the afternoon.

NYC's AQI peaked at 270 Thursday — well into "Very Unhealthy" territory.

Air quality remains unhealthy Friday morning across the tri-state area.

People continue outdoor activities near the waterfront despite air quality warnings.

Free KN95 masks are available at more than 200 public library locations, all NYPD precincts, nine FDNY firehouses, and four major transit hubs.

Officials also warn that very hot weather can be more dangerous than poor air quality. New Yorkers without AC should move to a cool indoor space—a library, a friend or family member's home, a store, or another air-conditioned location.

Those most sensitive to smoke—people with heart or respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, people who are immunocompromised, older adults, pregnant people, and infants and children—should avoid all unnecessary time outside. Watch for symptoms like watery eyes, a scratchy throat, or difficulty breathing, and head indoors and reduce activity if they appear. Call 911 immediately for severe difficulty breathing or chest pain.

Officials are urging all New Yorkers to move unnecessary activities indoors and avoid strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity (more than an hour). Keep windows closed; if you run AC, close the fresh-air intake to keep smoky air out, and run any air purifier on its highest setting. If you must go outside, a high-quality N95 or KN95 mask is recommended to reduce exposure, though it is not a substitute for staying indoors.

New York City's air quality has reached "Very Unhealthy" levels (AQI 201+) as smoke from Canadian wildfires settles over the region. At this level, everyone—not just sensitive groups—may experience serious health effects.

Incident reported at New York City.

Researchers found that every few hours spent outside when AQI exceeds 201 is roughly equivalent to smoking a cigarette, per ABC7.

Winds are expected to help push in cleaner air during Friday afternoon for NYC and areas to the north. Air quality may remain unhealthy for New Jersey and areas south of the city into the afternoon.

NYC's AQI peaked at 270 Thursday — well into "Very Unhealthy" territory.

Air quality remains unhealthy Friday morning across the tri-state area.

People continue outdoor activities near the waterfront despite air quality warnings.

Free KN95 masks are available at more than 200 public library locations, all NYPD precincts, nine FDNY firehouses, and four major transit hubs.

Officials also warn that very hot weather can be more dangerous than poor air quality. New Yorkers without AC should move to a cool indoor space—a library, a friend or family member's home, a store, or another air-conditioned location.

Those most sensitive to smoke—people with heart or respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, people who are immunocompromised, older adults, pregnant people, and infants and children—should avoid all unnecessary time outside. Watch for symptoms like watery eyes, a scratchy throat, or difficulty breathing, and head indoors and reduce activity if they appear. Call 911 immediately for severe difficulty breathing or chest pain.

Officials are urging all New Yorkers to move unnecessary activities indoors and avoid strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity (more than an hour). Keep windows closed; if you run AC, close the fresh-air intake to keep smoky air out, and run any air purifier on its highest setting. If you must go outside, a high-quality N95 or KN95 mask is recommended to reduce exposure, though it is not a substitute for staying indoors.

New York City's air quality has reached "Very Unhealthy" levels (AQI 201+) as smoke from Canadian wildfires settles over the region. At this level, everyone—not just sensitive groups—may experience serious health effects.

Incident reported at New York City.

Researchers found that every few hours spent outside when AQI exceeds 201 is roughly equivalent to smoking a cigarette, per ABC7.

Winds are expected to help push in cleaner air during Friday afternoon for NYC and areas to the north. Air quality may remain unhealthy for New Jersey and areas south of the city into the afternoon.

NYC's AQI peaked at 270 Thursday — well into "Very Unhealthy" territory.

Air quality remains unhealthy Friday morning across the tri-state area.

People continue outdoor activities near the waterfront despite air quality warnings.

Free KN95 masks are available at more than 200 public library locations, all NYPD precincts, nine FDNY firehouses, and four major transit hubs.

Officials also warn that very hot weather can be more dangerous than poor air quality. New Yorkers without AC should move to a cool indoor space—a library, a friend or family member's home, a store, or another air-conditioned location.

Those most sensitive to smoke—people with heart or respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, people who are immunocompromised, older adults, pregnant people, and infants and children—should avoid all unnecessary time outside. Watch for symptoms like watery eyes, a scratchy throat, or difficulty breathing, and head indoors and reduce activity if they appear. Call 911 immediately for severe difficulty breathing or chest pain.

Officials are urging all New Yorkers to move unnecessary activities indoors and avoid strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity (more than an hour). Keep windows closed; if you run AC, close the fresh-air intake to keep smoky air out, and run any air purifier on its highest setting. If you must go outside, a high-quality N95 or KN95 mask is recommended to reduce exposure, though it is not a substitute for staying indoors.

New York City's air quality has reached "Very Unhealthy" levels (AQI 201+) as smoke from Canadian wildfires settles over the region. At this level, everyone—not just sensitive groups—may experience serious health effects.

Incident reported at New York City.

Researchers found that every few hours spent outside when AQI exceeds 201 is roughly equivalent to smoking a cigarette, per ABC7.

Winds are expected to help push in cleaner air during Friday afternoon for NYC and areas to the north. Air quality may remain unhealthy for New Jersey and areas south of the city into the afternoon.

NYC's AQI peaked at 270 Thursday — well into "Very Unhealthy" territory.

Air quality remains unhealthy Friday morning across the tri-state area.

People continue outdoor activities near the waterfront despite air quality warnings.

Free KN95 masks are available at more than 200 public library locations, all NYPD precincts, nine FDNY firehouses, and four major transit hubs.

Officials also warn that very hot weather can be more dangerous than poor air quality. New Yorkers without AC should move to a cool indoor space—a library, a friend or family member's home, a store, or another air-conditioned location.

Those most sensitive to smoke—people with heart or respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD, people who are immunocompromised, older adults, pregnant people, and infants and children—should avoid all unnecessary time outside. Watch for symptoms like watery eyes, a scratchy throat, or difficulty breathing, and head indoors and reduce activity if they appear. Call 911 immediately for severe difficulty breathing or chest pain.

Officials are urging all New Yorkers to move unnecessary activities indoors and avoid strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity (more than an hour). Keep windows closed; if you run AC, close the fresh-air intake to keep smoky air out, and run any air purifier on its highest setting. If you must go outside, a high-quality N95 or KN95 mask is recommended to reduce exposure, though it is not a substitute for staying indoors.

New York City's air quality has reached "Very Unhealthy" levels (AQI 201+) as smoke from Canadian wildfires settles over the region. At this level, everyone—not just sensitive groups—may experience serious health effects.

Incident reported at New York City.