Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
ANZ180-182-181345-
/O.CON.KGYX.GL.W.0021.260718T2000Z-260719T0600Z/
Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM-
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to
60 NM and Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from
25 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
130 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
ANZ080-081-180700-
/O.UPG.KCAR.GL.A.0017.260718T2000Z-260719T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.GL.W.0021.260718T2000Z-260719T0800Z/
Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or
the Hague Line-
Waters from Schoodic Point ME to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM-
130 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25
to 60 NM or the Hague Line and Waters from Schoodic Point ME
to Stonington ME from 25 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
ANZ150-152-154-181345-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out
25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35
kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape
Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape
Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
ANZ151-153-181345-
/O.CON.KGYX.SC.Y.0068.260718T1800Z-260719T0600Z/
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
745 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 2 to 5 ft expected.
* WHERE...Penobscot Bay and Casco Bay.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
130 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
ANZ050>052-180700-
/O.NEW.KCAR.SC.Y.0062.260718T1900Z-260719T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out
25 NM-
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME-
130 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM and Intra Coastal Waters from
Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 2 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1238 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
ANZ250-251-180545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.SC.Y.0074.260718T1500Z-260719T1600Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
1238 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and
Ipswich Bay.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to noon EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Air Quality Alert
MAZ001-025-180430-
Northern Berkshire-Southern Berkshire-
Including the cities of Dalton, Hancock, Pittsfield, Florida,
North Adams, Sandisfield, Great Barrington, and South Egremont
823 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued
a Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates.. from midnight tonight to
midnight EDT Saturday night.
An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed levels that are unhealthy
for sensitive groups. Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and
adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older
adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor
activity.
For additional information...please visit the Massachusetts Air
Quality Web site at WWW.MASS.GOV/DEP/
$$
NYZ032-033-039>043-047>054-058>061-082>084-180430-
Northern Herkimer-Hamilton-Southern Fulton-Montgomery-
Northern Saratoga-Northern Warren-Northern Washington-Schoharie-
Western Schenectady-Eastern Schenectady-Southern Saratoga-
Western Albany-Eastern Albany-Western Rensselaer-Eastern Rensselaer-
Western Greene-Eastern Greene-Western Columbia-Eastern Columbia-
Northern Fulton-Southeast Warren-Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Big Moose, Eagle Bay, McKeever, Old Forge,
Atwell, Nobleboro, Northwood, Long Lake, Sabattis, Hoffmeister,
Wells, Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam, Saratoga Lake,
Saratoga Springs, Bolton Landing, Johnsburg, North Creek,
North River, Warrensburg, Hague, Huletts Landing, Whitehall,
Granville, Cobleskill, Breakabeen, Gilboa, Livingstonville,
Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Jefferson, Mariaville, Delanson,
Duanesburg, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa,
Mechanicville, Clifton Park, Waterford, Westerlo, Altamont, Berne,
Knox, Preston Hollow, Albany, Troy, Berlin, Eagle Bridge,
Hoosick Falls, Stephentown, Hunter, Tannersville, Windham,
Prattsville, Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo, Jefferson Heights,
Hudson, New Lebanon, Caroga Lake, Glens Falls, West Glens Falls,
Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge, Greenwich, Middle Falls,
and North Easton
823 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine
Particulates.. from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Saturday night.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of 100 for Fine Particulates. 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
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 800-535-
1345.
$$
VTZ013>015-180430-
Bennington-Western Windham-Eastern Windham-
Including the cities of Stamford, Bennington, Woodford State Park,
Pownal, Stratton, Londonderry, Brattleboro, Guilford Center,
West Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls
823 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY...
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued a Air Quality
Action Day for Fine Particulates.. from 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulates
concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards.
Children and older adults, as well as people with heart or lung
disease, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Exposure to
elevated levels of fine particles such as wood smoke can increase
the likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals and
aggravate heart or lung disease.
$$
MAZ002>024-026-190400-
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre,
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield,
Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester,
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton,
Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth,
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and Ayer
608 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued
an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, from midnight tonight to
midnight EDT Saturday night.
An Air Quality Alert day means that Fine Particulates concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups.
Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those
with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive
children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity.
For additional information, please visit the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection website at:
https://mass.gov/dep/massair/forecast
$$
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www.weather.gov/boston
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MEZ001>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-190400-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill,
Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Ripogenus, Telos Lake,
Caucomgomoc Lake, Chamberlain Lake, Millinocket, East Millinocket,
Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville,
Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer,
Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond,
Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor,
Bucksport, Orland, Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, Cherryfield,
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield
341 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from
10 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.
Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range during the day on Saturday. Smoke from
wildfires in western Ontario and Manitoba is expected to move back
into Maine during the day on Saturday. Moderate levels of ozone are
also expected for the Mid-Coast including the high elevations of
Acadia National Park.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection 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, older adults, those who work outdoors, those
with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma, and those
with heart disease. It is okay to be active outdoors. But if you
experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat
irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in your chest, please
consider limiting the intensity and duration of your outdoor
activities.
A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1-800-223-1196.
Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.
$$
MEZ007>009-012>014-018>028-033-190400-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-
Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Interior Cumberland Highlands-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron,
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc,
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua,
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford,
Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard,
Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan,
Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon,
Sanford, Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester,
Gray, North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales,
Minot, Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox,
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity, Biddeford,
Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth,
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Arrowsic, Bath,
Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Jefferson,
Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle,
Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland,
Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport,
Searsmont, Lincolnville, Bridgton, Harrison, and Naples
335 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection`s Bureau of Air
Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from
10 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.
Particle pollution levels are expected to rise into the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups range during the day on Saturday. Smoke from
wildfires in western Ontario and Manitoba is expected to move back
into Maine during the day on Saturday.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection 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, the elderly, those with pre-existing
respiratory problems such as asthma, those with heart disease and
anyone who is working hard outdoors. It is okay to be active
outdoors. But if you experience symptoms such as shortness of
breath, coughing, throat irritation or an uncomfortable sensation in
your chest please consider limiting the intensity and duration of
your outdoor activities.
A toll free air quality hotline has been established so Maine
residents can stay informed on the air quality situations. The toll
free number is: 1-800-223-1196.
Additionally the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has
the air quality forecast available on the web at
www.maine.gov/dep/air/aqforecast.
$$
NHZ001>015-190400-
Northern Coos-Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin,
Dummer, Milan, York Pond, Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton,
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson,
North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Lebanon,
Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield,
Bridgewater, Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro,
Moultonborough, Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen,
Grantham, Lempster, Newport, Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury,
Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith,
Barrington, Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham,
Madbury, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey,
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow,
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye,
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, Amherst, Milford,
Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
335 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued an
Air Quality Alert for particle pollution from midnight tonight to
11 PM EDT Saturday.
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations statewide may become unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Sensitive groups include children and older adults; anyone with lung
disease such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis; and people who are
active outdoors. Even healthy individuals may experience mild health
effects and should consider limiting strenuous or prolonged outdoor
activities.
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is predicting
unhealthy air quality for sensitive individuals in the above-
mentioned counties. Sensitive individuals include children and older
adults; anyone with lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, and
bronchitis; and people who are active outdoors. Even healthy
individuals may experience mild health effects and should consider
limiting strenuous or prolonged outdoor activities.
For additional information, please visit the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services website at,
https://www4.des.state.nh.us/airdata/
$$
NYZ026>031-034-035-087-181930-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone,
Champlain, Plattsburgh, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry,
Ticonderoga, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
327 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at
Albany NY has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine
particulate for Eastern Clinton, Eastern Essex, Northern Franklin,
Northern St. Lawrence, Southeastern St. Lawrence, Southern Franklin,
Southwestern St. Lawrence, Western Clinton, and Western Essex
Counties in New York from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Saturday
night.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an air quality index value of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category for fine particulate. The air quality index, or AQI, was
created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants
to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health
concern.
When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of
Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 1-800-
535-1345.
$$
VTZ001>011-016>021-181930-
Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-
Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-
Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-
Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor-
Including the cities of Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton,
Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Burlington, Shelburne,
Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Waitsfield,
Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Fair Haven, Rutland,
Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton,
East Wallingford, Killington, Bethel, Ludlow, Springfield,
and White River Junction
327 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY...
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality
Alert for fine particulate pollution from wildfire smoke for
Caledonia, Eastern Addison, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern Franklin,
Eastern Rutland, Eastern Windsor, Essex, Grand Isle, Lamoille,
Orange, Orleans, Washington, Western Addison, Western Chittenden,
Western Franklin, Western Rutland, and Western Windsor Counties in
Vermont from 6 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is expected to approach or exceed the
Code Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.
When pollution levels are in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category, the Vermont Department of Health recommends that these
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, older adults, and those
with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart
disease and those working outside.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep
quick relief medicine handy.
If you have heart disease: symptoms such as palpitations, shortness
of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you
have any of these, contact your healthcare provider.
An Air Quality Action Day means that particulate concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
For additional information, please visit the Vermont Agency of
Natural Resources web site at https://dec.vermont.gov/air-
quality/local-air- quality-forecasts.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
218 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-180630-
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle-
Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-
Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-
Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-
Eastern Windsor-
218 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central
Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Isolated to scattered severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon
and evening. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat. Wildfire smoke
is also expected to reduce the air quality on Saturday
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
