The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for fog affecting millions across the UK, with travel disruption to roads, buses, trains and flights possible on Monday 9 November
The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for fog across the country, warning of travel delays and potential disruption for millions across the country. Forecasters rolled out a yellow fog warning on Sunday (November 8), kicking in at 6pm that evening and running through until 11am on Monday (November 9).
That warning stretches across South East England, East Anglia, the Midlands, and parts of Yorkshire. Then, at around 10pm on Sunday night, a second yellow weather warning for fog was issued, this time covering the western portion of Northern Ireland, including Derry, Enniskillen, and Newry.
The alert remains in force until 10am on Monday. The Met Office cautioned: “Fog patches forming overnight and into Monday morning, may lead to disruption to travel.
“Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible. There is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights.”
Similar disruptions were flagged for the English fog warning. Visibility is expected to plummet to below 100 metres in some areas, though the fog should clear by lunchtime on Monday.
The guidance for the millions living beneath the weather warning remains consistent on both sides of the Irish Sea.
Experts urged: “Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, leaving extra journey time, or amending plans if necessary.
“Make sure you know how to switch on your fog lights, and check they are working before setting off on your journey. Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company and follow their advice.
“Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”