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  • Today : Low levels of air pollution are forecast across the UK on Thursday, with fresh winds and occasional showers helping to prevent the build-up of any pollutants.
  • Tomorrow : Cool, with the gentle northerly winds ensuring that air pollution levels remain Low across the UK on Friday.
  • Outlook : Largely settled over the weekend and Monday, with the odd pocket of Moderate air pollution potentially developing across southern England or Wales. However, air pollution levels staying Low for most.

Issued at 20/08/2026 6am

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Updated at 20/08/2026 11:00

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