REGION-WIDE — AN AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY and the tri-state area due to high ozone levels, the National Weather Service announced via Notify NYC.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecast to reach 101-150 on Thursday, June 5th, a level considered unhealthy for sensitive groups and that may be unhealthy for those sensitive to air pollution. Sensitive groups include seniors over age 65 or children younger than 14, pregnant individuals, outdoor workers and those with medical conditions such as heart or lung disease or respiratory issues such as asthma. The risk of air quality-related health impacts from outdoor activities remains low for healthy people.

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