NEW: Air Quality Alert extended through Sunday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to reduce our air quality here in Central New York through the remainder of the weekend.
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect until midnight Sunday night for all of CNY.
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) is over 100 as of Saturday afternoon, and is expected to stay over 100 through Sunday.
Generally, the higher the AQI, the greater the potential impact on outdoor air to one's health.
Those with heart or lung disease are most likely to be negatively impacted, along with older adults and the very young.
It is recommended that while the alert is in effect that these groups limit the amount of time spent active outdoors, and try to avoid any strenuous outdoor activities.
Luckily, the wildfire smoke looks to move out on Monday.
Stay with the NewsChannel 9 Storm Team for updates.
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