The highest AQ index in Rhode Island (as of 16:00 EDT) is currently the Coastal area. Ozone (OZONE) is measuring at 25 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Over the next few days, the highest Particle Pollution (PM2.5) will be in the Providence area. It is forecasted to be Moderate, meaning air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
For Monday, the brunt of the storm winding down with periods of rain and diminishing winds, air quality GOOD. Highs in the low 60s. Lingering clouds Tuesday as low pressure slowly moves out, NW winds, with highs in the mid 60s. Air quality GOOD. High pressure with a warming trend Wed/Thursday. Partly sunny skies with highs well into the 70s. By Thursday, fine particles get near MODERATE in urban areas.
| 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 |