The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. Unhealthy levels of ozone can cause throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, increased susceptibility to respiratory infection, and aggravation of asthma and other respiratory ailments, especially with children and the elderly. These symptoms are worsened by outdoor exercise and heavy activity. * Reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. * Take more breaks, do less intense activities. * Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. * People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy. * Schedule outdoor activities in the morning when ozone levels are lower. An Air Quality Action day means that Ground Level Ozone 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/

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Alert 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/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-environmental- protection

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. An Air Quality Alert 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/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-environmental- protection

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 101. * WHERE. Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Alert 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/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-environmental- protection