Thursday 4 August 2022 09:58 PM NYC issues air quality alert that will last until TONIGHT trends now
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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Thursday issued an air quality alert because the fine particle matter (PM2) is more than 4.4 times the World Health Organization’s air quality guideline value and the alarm was sounded because of the intense heatwave plaguing the five boroughs.
Fine particle matter is a mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets, which can include acids (such as nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals, metals and soil or dust particles.
The National Weather Service (NWS) shows air in New York City is ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups,’ such as active children and adults, along with people who have respiratory diseases.
The advisory is in effect until 11pm ET and the city is also under a heat warning until Friday as temperatures are expected to slip into the triple digits – Thursday surpassed 90F.
The DEC shows the Metro area is experiencing 107 ozone levels, more than 50 percent higher than what is deemed ‘good,’ and PM fine is up to 52 – 12 is deemed safe.
According to data from New York City health, poor air quality led to the death of 9,500 people in New York City last year and cost the city $22 billion.
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The Metro area is under an air quality alert as ozone levels have exceeded 100. This means the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups and will be until at least 11pm
