Official State of Rhode Island website

State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Air Quality Forecast

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 112 UNHEALTHY Western 58 Moderate
Providence 110 UNHEALTHY Providence 70 Moderate
Coastal 102 UNHEALTHY Coastal 54 Moderate
Friday, July 3, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 110 UNHEALTHY Western 52 Moderate
Providence 102 UNHEALTHY Providence 64 Moderate
Coastal 120 UNHEALHTY Coastal 52 Moderate
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 90 Moderate Western 56 Moderate
Providence 80 Moderate Providence 60 Moderate
Coastal 90 Moderate Coastal 52 Moderate

Forecast Discussion

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Updated 3:20 PM

An Air Quality Alert is once again being issued for Thursday July 2 for ozone. Sun and favorable flows will allow UNHEALTHY ozone to develop during the afternoon hours. Fine particles MODERATE. Oppressive heat and humidity. At least some hours of UNHEALTHY ozone expected Friday, highest along the coast, continued MODERATE PM. Slightly less humid, but continued hot and lasting into the holiday. Ozone at least MODERATE for Saturday. 

Air Quality Forecast Regions

western
providence
coastal

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Rating Index Cautionary Statements
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.
Hazardous 301 and higher Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.

Interested in More Information?

Learn About Ozone Learn About Fine Particles Recess Guidance for Schools Wildfire Smoke Guidance
Sign Up for Air Quality Alert Notifications

Additional Resources

For further information, contact:

Darren Austin at (401) 537-4404
Joseph Poccia at (401) 537-4385