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Governor Hochul warned that a shifting wildfire smoke plume could worsen air quality statewide Saturday and that Western New York faces an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms with possible damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

State officials say Western New York may see air "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" on July 17. More than 100,000 N95-style masks have been made available to counties and masks are being distributed at several Thruway rest stops.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order placing a one-year statewide pause on new hyperscale data center permits while the state develops environmental standards, community investment guidance and potential grid-funding mechanisms.

Governor Kathy Hochul expanded an Air Quality Health Advisory statewide as smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes levels to 'Unhealthy' in Western New York; state agencies urge residents — especially sensitive groups and outdoor workers — to limit time outdoors and monitor local AQI.

An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect July 15 for parts of Western New York due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion and monitor local AQI forecasts.