An air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:07 a.m. in effect until Monday at midnight for Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia counties.

Guidance for air quality alerts: Insights from the weather service

When an air quality alert is in effect, following the weather service guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the weather service for safeguarding your well-being:

Prioritize indoor stay:

If you can, take refuge indoors, especially if you have respiratory concerns, underlying health conditions, or belong to the senior or child demographics.

Trim outdoor activities:

When you can't avoid going outdoors, keep outdoor activities to the bare e

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