The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight EDT tonight.

An Air Quality Alert day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity.

For additional information, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website at: https://mass.gov/dep/massair/forecast close

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until noon EDT Thursday.

An Air Quality Alert day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity.

For additional information, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website at: https://mass.gov/dep/massair/forecast close

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, until noon EDT Thursday.

An Air Quality Alert day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity.

For additional information, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website at: https://mass.gov/dep/massair/forecast 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