Cameron, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...THUNDERSTORMS WITH VERY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL IMPACT THE AREA
THIS AFTERNOON...

Thunderstorms continue to develop across the Southern Tier of New
York, northeastern Pennsylvania and portions of the western
Catskills. Torrential downpours are the main threat with these
thunderstorms. Isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding
could occur where storms stall, back build or train over the same
locations. Locations that saw excessive rainfall and flooding
yesterday will also be more vulnerable to flash flooding.

Remain weather aware and have a plan on what to do if strong
thunderstorms or flash flooding strikes. Stay tuned to our
website, weather.gov/bgm, our weather radio or other trusted media
outlets for the latest watch and warning information.

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1159 PM EDT TONIGHT...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates until 1159 EDT tonight.

Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. The air
quality index...or AQI...was created as an easy way to correlate
levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI
value, the greater the health concern.

When pollution levels are elevated...the New York State Department
of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.

For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at
800-535-1345.