Forecast
Today
Issued: 22/01/2021 12:45:21
Pollution Band: Low
Details
Very cold on Sunday. Mostly cloudy but with a possibility of some snow.
A 'clean' light Atlantic breeze should prevent build up of local emissions.
Air pollution is expected to remain 'Low' for the following pollutants:
Nitrogen Dioxide
Ozone
PM10 Particulate
PM2.5 Particulate
Sulphur Dioxide
Outlook
Issued: 22/01/2021 12:55:57
Start: Monday 25 January
Finish: end of Monday 25 January
Pollution Band: Low
Details
Cold on Monday in a light north Atlantic airflow. Mostly cloudy but possibly some clear sunny spells at times.
The light 'clean' breeze should prevent build up of any local emissions.
Air pollution is expected to remain 'Low' for the following pollutants:
Nitrogen Dioxide
Ozone
PM10 Particulate
PM2.5 Particulate
Sulphur Dioxide
The Ealing 8 monitoring site on Horn Lane, Acton forms part of an investigation of the local PM10 sources at this location.
The site is affected by specific local sources of PM10 particulate and it is not representative of other areas within the Borough.
How to use the Daily Air Quality Index *
- Step 1: Determine whether you (or your children) are likely to
be at-risk from air pollution. Your doctor may also be able to give you advice.
- Step 2: If you may be at-risk, and are planning strenuous activity
outdoors, check the air pollution forecast.
- Step 3: Use the health messages corresponding to the highest forecast
level of pollution as a guide.
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Air Pollution Banding
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Value
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Accompanying health messages for at-risk groups and
the general population
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At-risk individuals **
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General population
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Low
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1-3
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Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
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Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
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Moderate
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4-6
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Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, who
experience symptoms, should consider reducing strenuous
physical activity, particularly outdoors.
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Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
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High
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7-9
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Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, should
reduce strenuous physical exertion, particularly outdoors, and particularly
if they experience symptoms. People with asthma may find they need to use their
reliever inhaler more often. Older people should also reduce physical
exertion.
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Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, cough or sore throat should
consider reducing activity, particularly outdoors.
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Very High
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10
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Adults and children with lung problems, adults with heart problems, and older people,
should avoid strenuous physical activity. People with asthma may
find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often.
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Reduce physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if
you experience symptoms such as cough or sore throat.
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* Daily Air Quality Index information sourced from
UK-AIR (Air Information Resource) website.
* Adults and children with heart or lung problems are at greater risk of symptoms.
Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition.
It is possible that very sensitive individuals may experience health effects even
on Low air pollution days.
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