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• Today : Moderate air pollution is expected on Thursday across much of southern England as well as parts of Wales and the Midlands due to the ongoing very warm and mostly sunny conditions. Elsewhere air pollution is forecast to be mainly Low. Locally higher levels of pollution than indicated may be present close to busy roads where light winds are present, allowing a build-up of locally emitted pollution.
• Tomorrow : Widespread Low air pollution levels are forecast Friday. Isolated areas of Moderate air pollution are still likely, but not as extensive as Thursday given generally cloudier and slightly fresher conditions
• Outlook : Air pollution levels should remain widely Low with a transition to somewhat cooler and more changeable weather conditions over the weekend. Isolated areas of Moderate pollution are still possible Saturday.

Issued at 28/05/2026 7am

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Last updated at 28/05/2026 17:00

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Updated at 28/05/2026 17:00

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