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Today's Air Quality Index (AQI) Forecast for New York State


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As of May 2008, new, more protective national air quality standards for ozone and fine particles are in effect.  The AQI has been adjusted to reflect this change.  This may lead to an increased frequency of air quality advisories despite recent improvements in air quality.

Complete set of forecast values


For Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (Updated 05/16/2012 @ 8:47AM)
Region Maximum AQI Air Quality

Long Island

41
(Ozone)
Good

NYC Metro

59
(Fine Particles)
Moderate

Lower Hudson Valley

51
(Ozone)
Moderate

Upper Hudson Valley

49
(Ozone)
Good

Adirondacks

49
(Ozone)
Good

Eastern Lake Ontario

45
(Ozone)
Good

Central

49
(Ozone)
Good

Western

45
(Ozone)
Good

AQI Legend
  Data Not Available
  Good
(0-50)
  Moderate
(51-100)
  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
(101-150)
  Unhealthy
(151-200)
  Very Unhealthy
(201-300)
  Hazardous
(301-500)
More Information

The ozone forecast season runs from May through September.  Forecasts of fine particles are made year round.
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