Air quality alert issued for fourth straight day in Orleans, WNY
Enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms today
For the fourth straight day, an air quality alert has been issued for Orleans County and Western New York due to the smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
The alert is in effect until midnight today. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 175 for fine particulates. The State Department of Health recommends individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.
The National Weather Service also said there is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms through this evening. The primary hazards are damaging winds, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado, the Weather Service said.
