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Air Quality Forecast

Thursday, June 9, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 102 UNHEALTHY Western 52 Moderate
Providence 105 UNHEALTHY Providence 64 Moderate
Coastal 115 UNHEALTHY Coastal 52 Moderate
Friday, June 12, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 98 Moderate Western 52 Moderate
Providence 95 Moderate Providence 60 Moderate
Coastal 98 Moderate Coastal 52 Moderate
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 49 Good Western 38 Good
Providence 47 Good Providence 48 Good
Coastal 49 Good Coastal 40 Good

Forecast Discussion

Wednesday June 10, 2026 | Updated 3:00 PM

An Air Quality Alert is being issued statewide for UNHEALTHY ozone for Thursday June 11, 2026. Favorable southwest flow and a good deal of sunshine, allow temperatures well into the 90s.  Fine particles MODERATE. Elevated ozone (possibly UNHEALTHY) and fine particles for Friday with continued heat/humidity. A chance of an isolated thunderstorm late. A bit less humidity on Saturday, with northwest flow, and GOOD air quality. Sun with highs in the upper 80s.

Air Quality Forecast Regions

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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.

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Additional Resources

For further information, contact:

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