Wicken Fen Air Quality Alert: High Levels
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High air quality (DAQI 7) reported in Wicken Fen with ozone at 168 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 Wicken Fen, 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.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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Current Air Quality
Wicken Fen (site WFEN) recorded a DAQI of 7 (High) on 2026-08-13. The primary pollutant is ozone (o3) at 168 with o3_daqi 7. No readings for NO2, SO2, PM2.5 or PM10.
What This Means
A High band indicates elevated pollutant levels according to the source data.
Who Should Take Precautions
Sensitive groups may be affected based on the High category.
What You Should Do
Follow guidance appropriate to the reported High level.
Source
DEFRA UK Air Quality Alert
Original source: DEFRA Official Notice ↗
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