Air Quality Health Advisory issued for Capital Region
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for several areas in the Capital Region and across the state. The advisory will go into effect at 12 a.m. on Sunday.
According to the departments, the advisory is due to fine particulate matter in the air from smoke from wildfires in Canada. Exposure to fine particulate matter can cause short-term health effects, like irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, coughing, sneezing and shortness of breath. It can also worsen medical conditions like asthma and heart disease.
The Air Quality Health Advisory will go into effect for these local regions. A full list of affected areas can be found on the Department of Environmental Conservation website.
- Upper Hudson Valley
- Albany County
- Columbia County
- Fulton County
- Greene County
- Montgomery County
- Rensselaer County
- Saratoga County
- Schenectady County
- Schoharie County
- Washington County
- Adirondacks
- Essex County
- Northern Herkimer County
- Hamilton County
- Warren County
Those in affected areas should minimize outdoor exposure and avoid strenuous activities. The advisory will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Keep track of active alerts in our area on the NEWS10 website.