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  • Today : The majority of England and Wales is covered in an area of Moderate air pollution level, except along the coast in the east, southwest and Wales where levels are Low, due to breezy winds. All other areas are also Low.
  • Tomorrow : There are Moderate levels of air pollution in the southwest and Mid Wales, everywhere else the pollution levels remain Low. mainly due to breezy easterly winds.
  • Outlook : The outlook period an area of Moderate air pollution level remains in the South, South West and South Wales. the remainder of the UK has Low levels of air pollution.

Issued at 10/07/2026 6am

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Updated at 10/07/2026 17:00

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