The highest AQ index in Rhode Island (as of 19:00 EDT) is currently the Providence area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 36 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Over the next few days, the highest Ozone (OZONE) will be in the Coastal area. It is forecasted to be Good, meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
No air quality problems through the holiday weekend with days of GOOD air quality. RI will sit between an area of low pressure stalled out to our NE with high pressure just west. NE winds and mixed clouds on Saturday, with highs in the mid 70s. Cooler on Sunday with northerly flow, highs only near 70F. A touch warmer on Labor Day, with highs in the mid 70s, light NW flow.
| Range | 0 - 50 | 51 - 100 | 101 - 150 | 151 - 200 | 201 - 300 | 301 - 500 |
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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Below is a list of counties in Rhode Island. Click on any county below and you'll get a list of cities where we provide AQ index forecasts.
| Providence | Kent | Newport | Washington |