Air Quality Forecast
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 38 | Good | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 20 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 37 | Good | Providence & Vicinity | 32 | Good |
| Southern & Coastal | 38 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 22 | Good |
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 36 | Good | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 28 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 35 | Good | Providence & Vicinity | 48 | Good |
| Southern & Coastal | 36 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 28 | Good |
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 34 | Good | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 18 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 32 | Good | Providence & Vicinity | 28 | Good |
| Southern & Coastal | 34 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 18 | Good |
Forecast Discussion
Monday January 25, 2021 12:00 PM
Increasing clouds on Tuesday, as a weak area of low pressure moves in. Possible snow showers late day, with light east to northeast flow.
Air quality should remain GOOD. Clouds and a chance of precip on Wednesday, with highs in the low 30s. Low mixing heights and light winds
could allow fine particles to reach MODERATE around Providence, especially overnight. By Thursday, strong high pressure offshore will result
in strong northerly flow, and some of the coldest air of the winter. Highs only in the low 20s. Good mixing will keep air quality very GOOD.
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. |
DEM's daily air quality readings: 1-401-222-2808
ALA's air pollution or lung health information: 1-800-LUNG-USA
State clean air programs: 1-401-222-2808
DEM provides a daily Ozone and Fine Particle forecast all 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 further information, contact Darren Austin at 401-222-2808 x7430.
Rev. 7/21/16