Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in the Northern Berkshires

Current conditions: Smoke from wildfires to the north and west is affecting air quality in the northern Berkshires. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is currently above 100 — Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

Who’s most at risk:

  • Outdoor workers
  • Children and teens
  • Senior citizens
  • Adults with heart or lung disease

What to do

  • Limit time outdoors when possible
  • Avoid strenuous outdoor activity
  • Watch for symptoms of exposure, including:
    • Headaches
    • Burning eyes
    • Irritated throat or coughing
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Fatigue
    • Chest pain or asthma attacks

If you experience these symptoms, move indoors and seek medical attention if they persist or worsen.

Track air quality in real time
Williamstown has its own local air quality sensors. You can monitor conditions live at PurpleAir’s Williamstown map, or download the free PurpleAir app.

This page will be updated as conditions change.

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