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Air Quality Alert issued June 14 at 1:27PM EDT by NWS Upton NYThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation hasissued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties:Nassau, Suffolk, New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond,Westchester, and Rockland,Until 11 PM EDT This Evening.Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater thanan Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground LevelOzone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way tocorrelate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higherthe AQI value, the greater the health concern.When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department ofHealth recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuousoutdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse healtheffects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects ofelevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those withpreexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personalphysician.A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New Yorkresidents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The tollfree number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:41PM EDT by NWS Upton NYAt 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strongthunderstorms along a line extending from Bronxville to near SandyHook. Movement was east at 35 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects ispossible.Locations impacted include...Jersey City, Jamaica, Yonkers, Stamford, Flatbush, Norwalk, Danbury,New Rochelle, Flushing, Bayonne, White Plains, Mott Haven, Levittown,Hoboken, and East Tremont.If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may leadto localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroadways.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT fornortheastern New Jersey...and southeastern New York.

National Weather Service