Air Quality Alert Issued for Bergen County

The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for Bergen County, along with much of the Garden State, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday.

The NWS said the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued an "air quality action day" alert for the state. 

The NJ DEP said ozone levels will reach unhealthy levels especially for those in "sensitive groups" which include young children, the elderly and people with respiratory issues such as asthma. The heat and humidity are contributing to the poor air quality, according to the NWS.

Authorities recommend that residents avoid strenuous outdoor activities Tuesday afternoon through the evening hours. 

Here is the NWS weather forecast for Fort Lee through the end of the work week:

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. East wind at 8 mph becoming south.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind between 3 and 8 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind between 6 and 14 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.