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Very Unhealthy Air Quality Index Today for Western
NY, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central NY, North Country, and Mohawk
Valley
Published: July 16, 2026 at
11:00 a.m.
By: Statement from
NYS Office of Emergency Management
Very Unhealthy Air Quality Index for Western NY,
Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central NY, North Country, and Mohawk Valley
Very Unhealthy
air quality levels are forecast for Western NY, Finger Lakes, Central NY,
Southern Tier, North Country, and the Mohawk Valley Regions. Current
conditions have reached very unhealthy in Erie County. The risk of health
effects is increased for everyone, not only those in sensitive groups. Stay
up to date with air quality levels in your area by visiting https://bit.ly/4A9xV9 or https://www.airnow.gov/ and
enter your zip code.
There are actions
you can take to keep yourself protected when air quality is
unhealthy:
- Spend more time indoors, especially
individuals in sensitive groups, like children and teenagers, older
adults, people with heart or respiratory problems, pregnant people,
and those who exercise or work outdoors.
- People who must spend time outdoors should
consider wearing a mask (N95 or KN95 works best), take frequent
breaks, and adjust work or exercise schedules for when air conditions
improve.
For more safety
tips visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/air/smoke_from_fire.htm
View guides to
protect your health, including guidance for schools and children, by
visiting: https://www.airnow.gov/publications/activity-guides-publications/
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