UPDATE 4 P.M. 8/4 – The AQI index is 153 in Ithaca, which is considered unhealthy for all groups. The Air Quality Advisory has been extended through Tuesday night. 

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Air quality across the Southern Tier is poor. 

The National Weather Service has an air quality alert in place until midnight tonight. Ithaca’s air quality index is at 116, which is unhealthy for some groups of people. If the AQI reaches between 150 and 200, respiratory issues may develop for anyone with more serious health conditions.

The poor air quality is coming from Canadian wildfires.