Today's Air Quality Index (AQI) Forecast for New York State

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As of May 2008, new, more protective national air quality standards for ozone and fine particles are in effect. The AQI has been adjusted to reflect this change. This may lead to an increased frequency of air quality advisories despite recent improvements in air quality.

Complete set of forecast values

Region	Maximum AQI	Air Quality
For Thursday, January 15, 2009 (Updated 01/14/2009 @ 12:15PM)
Long Island	26 (Fine Particles)	Good
NYC Metro	33 (Fine Particles)	Good
Lower Hudson Valley	15 (Fine Particles)	Good
Upper Hudson Valley	12 (Fine Particles)	Good
Adirondacks	7 (Fine Particles)	Good
Eastern Lake Ontario	15 (Fine Particles)	Good
Central	20 (Fine Particles)	Good
Western	25 (Fine Particles)	Good

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County List for Each Air Quality Health Advisory Region

AQI Legend
	Data Not Available
	Good (0-50)
	Moderate (51-100)
	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150)
	Unhealthy (151-200)
	Very Unhealthy (201-300)
	Hazardous (301-500)
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The ozone forecast season runs from May through September. Forecasts of fine particles are made year round.

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