The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Alert Day for Fine Particulates, until noon EDT Thursday.

An Air Quality Alert day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management website at:

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Alert Day for Fine Particulates, until noon EDT Thursday.

An Air Quality Alert day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management website at:

https://dem.ri.gov/ close

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, especially on beaches with south-facing exposures.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. close