The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following areas: All five boroughs of New York City, and Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Until 11 PM EDT this evening. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level Ozone. 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 preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for today and Tuesday for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, and Union. Until 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.njaqinow.net

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that air quality within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine particulates, visit www.airnow.gov or www.aqpartners.state.pa.us

The Delaware Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that air quality within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine particulates, visit www.airnow.gov

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Advisory means that air quality within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine particulates, visit www.airnow.gov or www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/ or call the New Jersey Bureau of Air Monitoring at 609-292-0138

* WHAT. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE. Portions of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN. For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE. Atlantic, Cumberland, and Salem Counties. * WHEN. For the Heat Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 102 expected. * WHERE. Eastern Monmouth County. * WHEN. Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE. In New Jersey, Hunterdon County. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties. * WHEN. For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE. Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties. * WHEN. For the Heat Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam. from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level Ozone. 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 preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a code orange air quality alert Monday for Delaware. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children. people suffering from asthma. heart disease or other lung diseases. and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles. visit http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Monday for The Philadelphia Metro area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children. people suffering from asthma. heart disease or other lung diseases. and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles. visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/