Air quality warning ongoing in Cayuga and Oswego counties, expected to persist until early Wednesday
United Robots' Advance Local Weather Alerts service, in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany, has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates in Cayuga and Oswego counties. This advisory is a precautionary measure due to expected levels of ozone and fine particle (PM2.5) pollution exceeding a moderate health concern level.
The advisory urges residents to take necessary steps to reduce exposure to polluted air, particularly those in sensitive groups, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions.
Key Recommendations
- Stay Indoors: Limit outdoor activities as much as possible to minimise exposure to unhealthy outdoor air.
- Reduce Physical Activity: Sensitive groups should keep physical activity levels low while indoors during the advisory period.
- Follow Instructions: Adhere to any specific instructions provided by the advisory regarding air quality levels and precautions.
The advisory is in effect from 1:25 a.m. on Tuesday to midnight on Wednesday.
Pollution-inducing practices, such as driving cars, using gas-powered lawnmowers, or operating other motorized vehicles, should be scaled back during the advisory period. Residents are also encouraged to avoid burning debris or any other materials during air quality alerts to prevent worsening of air quality.
Stay Informed
To stay updated on developments related to air quality alerts, tune in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news source. By adhering to the advice from the weather service, you can enhance safety during air quality alerts while reducing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
[1] National Weather Service: Air Quality Index (AQI) [2] Environmental Protection Agency: Particulate Matter (PM)
- The Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates in Cayuga and Oswego counties has prompted the recommendation for individuals to limit their outdoor activities and reduce physical exertion indoors, especially for those in sensitive groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions.
- To ensure safety and minimize exposure to potentially harmful pollutants during air quality alerts, it's important to stay informed by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or preferred weather news sources.
- To help address the Air Quality Health Advisory, residents are encouraged to scale back pollution-inducing practices such as driving cars, using gas-powered lawnmowers, or operating other motorized vehicles, and to avoid burning debris or other materials during air quality alerts.
