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Air Quality Forecast

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 46 Good Western 38 Good
Providence 44 Good Providence 49 Good
Coastal 46 Good Coastal 32 Good
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 42 Good Western 26 Good
Providence 41 Good Providence 40 Good
Coastal 42 Good Coastal 24 Good
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Ozone AQI Rating Fine Particles AQI Rating
Western 42 Good Western 22 Good
Providence 41 Good Providence 32 Good
Coastal 42 Good Coastal 20 Good

Forecast Discussion

Monday, July 27, 2026 | Updated 10:00 PM

Monday is the last day of sun without humidity! With good air quality to boot. Highs near 80F. A deep area of low pressure brings wet weather and humidity starting Tues with southerly flow, clouds, and periods of heavy rain late, lasting through Thurs. Highs in the 70s with shifting winds. Some fire smoke may mix in on Tuesday into early Wednesday (a few hrs of MODERATE tops), but otherwise GOOD air quality for the stretch. 

Air Quality Forecast Regions

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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.

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Additional Resources

For further information, contact:

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