"Wildfire Smoke Chokes New York City: When to Expect the Worst Air Quality. A thick haze of Canadian wildfire smoke is expected to blanket New York City, causing air quality to plummet to hazardous levels. The worst of the pollution is forecasted to hit the city on [insert date], with particulate matter levels potentially reaching as high as 200 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) safety threshold. Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid strenuous activities, and take precautions to minimize exposure to the poor air quality, which can exacerbate respiratory issues and other health problems."
New York City air quality today: Here's when Canadian wildfire smoke could be the worst Yahoo
