• Today : Low levels of air pollution are expected across the UK on Thursday. Outbreaks of showery rain helping maintain Low levels across southern and central areas.
  • Tomorrow : Levels of air pollution are forecast to be Low across the UK on Friday with a continuation of unsettled conditions, especially across central and southern parts.
  • Outlook : Low levels of air pollution largely expected through the outlook period. However over the Bank Holiday weekend there is a chance of Moderate levels at times across parts of Wales, southwest and northern England, and pockets across eastern Scotland and, on Monday, Northern Ireland.

Issued at 02/05/2024 6am

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Updated at 02/05/2024 17:00

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