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• Today : Mostly settled weather expected on Tuesday, with air pollution levels expected to be mostly Low, although pockets of Moderate are possible across parts of west and southwest England and Wales, where the highest temperatures are expected. Increased air pollution levels are likely in the vicinity of any significant wildfires, and downwind of their locations.
• Tomorrow : Increasing temperatures Wednesday will allow Moderate pollution levels to develop widely across England and Wales on Wednesday
• Outlook : Moderate air pollution expected across large parts of England and Wales Thursday. Cooler temperatures expected Friday and Saturday should help air pollution levels reduce to Low levels.

Issued at 11/08/2026 6am

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Last updated at 11/08/2026 17:00

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Measurement summary data provided by the Environment Agency

Updated at 11/08/2026 17:00

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Number of monitoring sites in each pollution band. Values are based on pollution level measured for the latest hour and are provisional.

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