An air quality alert is in effect today for NYC, as well as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.

Massachusetts could see hazy skies throughout the day Monday as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into the Bay State. The smoke prompted National Weather Service forecasters to issue an Air Quality Alert blanketing the entire state, warning that the air may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Due to Canadian wildfires, New York State issued an air quality health advisory effective until midnight August 4, impacting numerous counties and New York City. The advisory, triggered by high levels of fine particulate matter,