Tag Archives: Pollution

Becoming warmer this weekend

Posted on 5 May, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

After a chilly end to April with snow and frosts, May has got off to a warmer start, and temperatures are forecast to climb further through the weekend with further sunshine. The rise in temperatures is a result of a … Continue reading →

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Air quality issues in the UK – what’s really going on?

Posted on 19 March, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

There has been some media coverage about air pollution issues in the UK today, so what’s really going on? It is true to say that since Tuesday this week the UK has seen elevated levels of air pollution. This is … Continue reading →

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Defra puts UK on Smog alert

Posted on 21 April, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

The high pressure system persisting over the UK is forecast to bring warm and still conditions to the UK over the Easter weekend. These conditions mean it is likely that the UK will experience a high pollution episode this weekend.  … Continue reading →

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