NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City and the Tri-State are seeing some temporary improvement in air quality Friday evening as winds push out some of the smoke from Canadian wildfires.
However, there will be a resurgence in smoke-related pollution overnight into Saturday as smoke makes a move up north.
The smoke and haze will linger through midday Saturday until showers and storms start to flush out the atmosphere.
Fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke can cause shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness, or fatigue, and can aggravate heart and lung diseases and other chronic health issues.
Experts suggest reducing or eliminating outdoor activities, wearing an N95 mask if you have to be outside and keeping your indoor air cleaner by closing windows and running an air purifier or air conditioner.
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The Air Quality Index has dropped to 68 in New York City, putting it in the moderate category, but Lee Goldberg says smoky conditions will return Friday night and linger into Saturday.
Many people are still wearing masks as a precaution on Friday, despite improved air quality.
The Wildlife Conservation Society says that all five of its Wildlife Conservation Society parks in NYC (Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, New York Aquarium) are focused on the safety of animals and guests.
Officials say they have shifted summer camp programs indoors and live interpretation programs (shows, keeper chats, feedings) are being shortened or moved indoors.
"We monitor our animals and provide them choice of outdoor and indoor spaces," an official said."We have not seen any issues for our animals as of yet, and, continue to monitor."
