• Today : Air mostly sourced from the Atlantic will maintain Low levels of air pollution for much of the UK on Thursday.
  • Tomorrow : Air pollution is expected to be largely Low across the UK. However, some pockets of Moderate may develop across southern England as light winds become established, allowing the build-up of locally emitted pollution.
  • Outlook : Air pollution levels will continue to be mostly Low over the weekend and into the new week with an increasing chance of Moderate areas, particularly over southern England.

Issued at 29/08/2024 3am

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Updated at 29/08/2024 11:00

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