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  • Today : Fresher and unsettled conditions for many areas on Thursday, especially the north of the UK, will help to keep air pollution levels Low. However, increased air pollution levels are likely in the vicinity of any significant wildfires, and downwind of their locations.
  • Tomorrow : Air pollution levels are expected to remain mostly Low on Friday.
  • Outlook : Air pollution levels remaining mostly Low during this period, but some areas of Moderate pollution are possible, mainly in the east and southeast of England over the weekend.

Issued at 06/08/2026 6am

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Updated at 06/08/2026 14:00

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