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  • Today : Most areas will be fine and dry, with the hot temperatures continuing in central and southern areas. There may be some showers or thunderstorms for parts of Wales, Midlands and southern or southwestern England later today, though they shouldn't be as intense as on Tuesday. Moderate air pollution expected for some central and southern areas. Elsewhere generally Low.
  • Tomorrow : Another hot day in the south, wtih showers possible at times. Generally Low air pollution, but Moderate in many eastern areas, and also some central southern areas.
  • Outlook : Air pollution will be generally Low, with pockets of Moderate likely in the southeast on Saturday.

Issued at 27/05/2026 6am

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Updated at 27/05/2026 18:00

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