Barnsley Gawber Air Quality Alert: High Levels
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Barnsley Gawber reports DAQI 7 (High) with ozone at 164 on 2026-08-13.
What this Defra air-quality advisory tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by DEFRA on August 13, 2026 and geographically references Barnsley Gawber, UK. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Air Quality - determines the informational context it sits in, and which agency or body is the authoritative source for updates.
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Current Air Quality
Barnsley Gawber (site BAR3) recorded a DAQI reading of 7 in the High band on measurement date 2026-08-13. The primary pollutant is ozone (o3) at 164 with o3_daqi 7. No readings for NO2, SO2, PM2.5 or PM10.
What This Means
A High air quality band indicates elevated pollutant levels according to the source data.
Who Should Take Precautions
Sensitive groups should consider limiting outdoor activities based on the High category.
What You Should Do
Monitor updates and follow standard guidance for the reported levels.
Source
Attribution to EPA AirNow. Data from https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/latest/currentlevels
Original source: DEFRA Official Notice ↗
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