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Ozone

Dangerous heat, poor air quality expected on Long Island this week

by Jun 30, 2026
An extreme heat warning is in effect from noon Wednesday through Friday night, with an ozone advisory posted Wednesday.

Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect Monday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

by Aug 11, 2025
An air quality health advisory will be in effect Monday for the Long Island region and New York City Metro regions, where air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Air quality health advisory issued for Wednesday

by Jul 29, 2025
An air quality health advisory will be in effect again on Wednesday for the Long Island region, where air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. A heat advisory is also in effect.

Air quality health advisory in effect Tuesday

by Jul 28, 2025
Air quality on Tuesday is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups due to ground-level ozone, according to the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Heat advisory, air quality health advisory in effect again Wednesday

by Jun 24, 2025
An air quality health advisory, heat advisory and UV alert are in effect again Wednesday as the heat wave persists on Long Island.

Air quality health advisory in effect Sunday

by Jun 22, 2025
An air quality health advisory is in effect today for the Long Island region, where levels of ground level ozone will make the air unhealthy for sensitive groups, including  young children, people with cardiovascular disease and respiratory disease such as asthma.