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Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines
Scientists say climate change is unequivocally linked to the intensity, scale and frequency of natural disasters, such as heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes, all contributing to global humanitarian emergencies, including those in New York and New Jersey. Firefighters, police and operation teams are the first to assess these extreme weather situations, making instant decisions and lifesaving calls to action....
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Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines
Changes in weather patterns are disrupting our communities and the world around us. Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines is a 30-minute Earth Month documentary featuring tri-state climate warriors behind the rescue missions of devastating wildfire and flash flooding emergencies. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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NYC area under air quality alert from Canadian wildfires
Keeping an eye on air quality alerts has become familiar for New Yorkers. Andrew Siff reports on concerns for parents as schools are out for the summer.
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Latest forecast from Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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New York air quality to worsen again this week due to wildfire smoke
Hazy skies and poor air quality are expected around the region again this week due to wildfire smoke, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Tuesday.
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NYC metro area continues under air quality alert ahead of holiday weekend
If you stepped outside today and noticed the sun looked particularly red or orange, and you maybe had a little trouble breathing, Canada is at least partially to blame.
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Safety tips on how to prevent wildfires
Air quality levels are nearing back to normal levels for the New York City area after a haze of smoke from wildfires in Canada blanketed the tri-state area for the past few days. Air quality alerts have been extended through Friday night as smoke continues to linger in the tri-state, albeit at much-reduced levels compared to the past two days....
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NYC doctor reacts to ‘apocalyptic' wildfire smoke, explains health risks
NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal explains why at-risk individuals like pregnant people and those with respiratory issues need to take extra precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada blanket the region.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggers air quality alerts for NYC area
It’s not just your neighborhood — all over the tri-state, a thick layer of smoke is causing an orange glow and triggered an air quality alert. NBC New York has team coverage of what you need to know.