Air Quality Forecast
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 80 | Moderate | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 36 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 60 | Moderate | Providence & Vicinity | 52 | Moderate |
| Southern & Coastal | 85 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 34 | Good |
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 60 | Moderate | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 28 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 65 | Moderate | Providence & Vicinity | 52 | Moderate |
| Southern & Coastal | 52 | Moderate | Southern & Coastal | 24 | Good |
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 44 | Good | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 20 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 42 | Good | Providence & Vicinity | 32 | Good |
| Southern & Coastal | 40 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 22 | Good |
Forecast Discussion
Friday June 24, 2022 3:55 PM
Saturday is a day worth paying attention to air quality for sensitive groups. Ozone expected to be high
MODERATE for the southern portions of the state, low MODERATE around Providence, as full sunshine, light
westerly flows, and limited mixing allow for ozone development. Temperatures into the upper 80s. Fine
particles MODERATE around Providence, upper GOD elsewhere. On Sunday, it looks as though steady straight
southerly flow and mixing should keep ozone in the low MODERATE range statewide, with fine particles upper
GOOD. Highs again well into the 80s, cooler coastal. High clouds filter in late day. A cold front
will bring clouds, showers, and even stronger SSW flow, which should bring air quality issues to an end,
back to the GOOD range. A good chance of showers or even thunder, with highs dropping into the upper 70s.
Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution
| Air Quality Index Levels of Health Concern | Numerical Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Good | 0-50 | Air quality is considered satisfactory and air pollution poses little or no risk. |
| Moderate | 51-100 | Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. |
| Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 101-150 | Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected. |
| Unhealthy | 151-200 | Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. |
| Very Unhealthy | 201-300 | Health Alert: Everyone may experience more serious health effects. |
| Very Unhealthy | 200-301 | Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected. |
American Lung Association Lung Helpline: 1-800-586-4872
State Clean Air Programs: 1-401-222-2808RI DEM provides daily ozone and fine particle forecasts year round.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Ozone Information
- AIRNOW National
- AIRNOW Rhode Island
- EnviroFlash - Why go searching for the air quality forecast, when it can be sent to you....for free! Click to sign up.
For more information, contact:
- Darren Austin or call 401-222-2808 ext. 2777430
- Joseph A. Poccia or call 401-222-2808 ext. 2774106
Rev. 6/22/22