Air Quality Health Advisory Update

by | Jun 8, 2023

Air Quality Health Advisory until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, 6/8

Smoke traveling south from the current wildfires along the Canadian border has significantly impacted air quality in NYC and the Northeast. As a result, The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory citywide until 11:59 PM on Thursday, 6/8.

There is a slight chance for isolated showers this afternoon, Thursday, 6/8. There is a greater chance for showers and thunderstorms tomorrow, Friday 6/9, particularly in the afternoon. Dry conditions are expected over the weekend with significant improvements in air quality possible.

Today, Thursday 6/8, residual smoke and haze are reducing visibilities across the area with Air Quality Indices in the upper 100s and lower 200s. These numbers are in the “unhealthy” air category. Conditions may worsen early this afternoon through the early evening. Isolated showers will not substantially improve air quality.

NYC Emergency Management and the Health Department recommend taking the following steps:

  • Stay indoors and keep windows closed.
  • If you have an air conditioner, turn off the fresh air intake. Prevent outdoor air from getting inside.
  • If you have an air purifier, keep it turned on.
  • Wear a high-quality mask, like an N95 or KN95, if you have to go outside.

Don’t have a mask? Free masks are available at the following FDNY locations:

  • Manhattan:
    • 100 Duane Street
    • 207 West 77th Street
  • Bronx:
    • 720 Melrose Avenue
    • 2417 Webster Avenue
  • Brooklyn:
    • 172 Tillary Street
    • 885 Howard Avenue
  • Queens:
    • 91-45 121st Street
    • 108-01 Horace Harding Exp.
  • Staten Island:
    • 1850 Clove Road

Masks are also available at these subway stations:

  • Grand Central 4/5/6
  • Fulton St 4/5
  • Penn Station 1/2/3
  • Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer E/J/Z

For real-time weather information, visit the National Weather Service at weather.gov/nyc. 

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