Air Quality Forecast
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 35 | Good | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 12 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 34 | Good | Providence & Vicinity | 22 | Good |
| Southern & Coastal | 35 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 14 | Good |
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 39 | Good | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 12 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 38 | Good | Providence & Vicinity | 22 | Good |
| Southern & Coastal | 39 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 14 | Good |
| Ozone | AQI | Rating | Fine Particles | AQI | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Jones & Vicinity | 41 | Good | Alton Jones & Vicinity | 18 | Good |
| Providence & Vicinity | 40 | Good | Providence & Vicinity | 28 | Good |
| Southern & Coastal | 42 | Good | Southern & Coastal | 22 | Good |
Forecast Discussion
Thursday May 25, 2017, 2:00 PM
Synopsis: Air quality expected to be very GOOD through the remainder of the work week and into the weekend. A deep area of low pressure lingers Friday, with a chance of rain showers, especially earlier in the day. Highs top out near 60F with NW winds. A comfortable weather weekend in store. The sun returns Saturday, with temperatures into the mid 60s with light north winds. Periods of sun again on Sunday, highs again in the mid 60s.
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