New York City is under an air quality alert for elevated ground-level ozone, impacting health advisories. The Air Quality Index is predicted to surpass 100, categorizing conditions as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' including children and older adults. Affected individuals are advised to limit outdoor activities. Factors contributing to poor air quality include heat and stagnant air conditions, though smoke from Canadian wildfires adds to visual haze. Improvement is expected later this week with potential rain and changing winds.
As the Air Quality Index climbs above 100 due to ground-level ozone, New York City is experiencing unhealthy conditions for vulnerable populations, prompting health recommendations.
The current air quality alert is a result of elevated pollution levels, with forecasters indicating improvement may come only after a weather front brings rainfall.
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