Another Air Quality Advisory Issued For Long Island

LONG ISLAND, NY — The high heat in the area today and tomorrow is also leading to an increase in ozone, prompting officials to issue an air quality advisory for Long Island for Thursday.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the warning for all of Long Island, as well as the New York City metro area, which includes Westchester and Rockland counties. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

There is also a heat advisory in effect for Thursday.

The air is listed as "Unhealthy for sensitive groups," which is in the middle of the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitoring index. The people most likely to be affected are people with existing lung conditions, those who are active outdoors, children and the elderly, according to the EPA.

Low amounts of ozone at ground level can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, throat irritation and coughing, according to the EPA. It's possible for healthy people to be sensitive to ozone and experience symptoms, as well. It can also cause those with existing lung conditions, like asthma, to experience symptoms.

To limit your ozone exposure, it's recommended to stay inside when possible.