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Four views of Manhattan from New Jersey, at about 10 AM, noon, 1 PM and 2 PM today.
And the air purifier. My office was terrible today so I'll work from home tomorrow.Greg Bernhardt said:Time to get the covid masks back out!
Definitely. Here is looks like fog, but it's smoke. Sky was either grey or slightly brown, and the sun was an orange dot above. I wear an N95 outside.Greg Bernhardt said:Time to get the covid masks back out!
I heard a statement from the NY governor that AQI in New York (maybe city) hit about 400 yesterday, up from about 50, or an increase of about 800%.The Air Quality Index spiked to "hazardous" levels in Philadelphia, where everyone was urged to stay inside.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-new...ality-canada-wildfires-live-updates-rcna88092Hochul said that normally the Air Quality Index is around 50 and that Brooklyn measured 413 and Queens 407 on Wednesday.
There is also an app you can download onto your phone which can be set to your location. I got it a couple of years ago when we had the fire here near Portland, and I want to keep tabs on the air quality.Borg said:BTW, there is a government web site that tracks air quality:
https://www.airnow.gov/
This is their interactive map:
https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow/?showgreencontours=false
Just be sure that they are N-95s, as those are the only ones rated to keep out the smaller smoke particles. Right after we had the bad fires and air quality issues here, we got some to keep on hand for future use, as smoke related problems due to wildfires has become more of an issue in the last few years for us.Greg Bernhardt said:Time to get the covid masks back out!
To be sure. I keep N95 masks in my shop. I mostly use them for welding smoke. They are not 100% effective, but a huge improvement over nothing.Janus said:Just be sure that they are N-95s
Where would this be?Astronuc said:Yesterday, we have low AQI ~12-14, which is perhaps typical. It went up to about 24. This morning I did not check the number, but currently it's about 58 locally and 83 regionally, which means some places have it worse than us. It's actually quite variable.
Are you looking for the link in post 7?BillTre said:Where would this be?
NE US. This morning AQI is up to 74-75 and apparently increasing, and regionally, about 68-69, and perhaps increasing. New York City is at 87. Buffalo, NY and Hartford, CT have AQIs ~ 94-95, and Boston is at 105. Philadelphia has AQI of 91. Washington, DC is at 75.BillTre said:Where would this be?
The smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada has reached all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to Norway, more than 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers) away.
Wildfire smoke in the eastern US is primarily caused by large, uncontrolled fires that occur in forests or grasslands. These fires can be started by natural causes such as lightning strikes, or by human activities such as campfires or arson.
Wildfire smoke can significantly reduce air quality in the eastern US, as it contains a mixture of gases and fine particles that can be harmful to human health. These particles can also contribute to the formation of smog and haze, further impacting air quality.
Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause a range of health effects, including irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. It can also aggravate existing respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke has been linked to an increased risk of heart and lung diseases.
To protect yourself from wildfire smoke, it is recommended to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed. Use an air purifier or air conditioner with a clean filter to improve indoor air quality. If you must go outside, wear a mask rated N95 or higher to filter out fine particles in the air.
To prevent or reduce the occurrence of wildfires in the eastern US, it is important to practice responsible fire safety measures, such as properly extinguishing campfires and avoiding outdoor burning during dry and windy conditions. Additionally, managing forests and grasslands through prescribed burns and other techniques can help reduce the risk of large, destructive wildfires.