Airplanes in fog. Photo: Shutterstock The UK Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for dense fog across large parts of England and Wales, warning that reduced visibility could disrupt road, rail and air travel from Monday evening (November 9) into Tuesday morning (November 10),
The warning, issued at 08:45 UTC on November 9, covers the period from 18:00 on Monday until 10:00 on Tuesday, November 10. Fog is expected to redevelop this evening, becoming dense in places overnight, with visibility potentially falling below 100 meters.
Driving in fog. Photo: Shutterstock The Met Office warned that difficult travelling conditions could lead to slower journeys and delays to bus and train services. Flights and ferry services could also be affected, with possible delays or cancellations.
Air passengers have been advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest updates before travelling, as reduced visibility can affect aircraft operations, particularly during take-off and landing.
The warning covers a wide area, including parts of the East Midlands, East of England, London and South East England, North West England, South West England, the West Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber. Several areas of Wales are also included.
Among the affected locations are Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and South Yorkshire. In Wales, the warning includes Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Powys and Wrexham.
Drivers have been advised to allow extra time for journeys, check road conditions and ensure their fog lights are working before setting off. Passengers using public transport should monitor service updates and follow advice from their travel providers.
The Met Office expects the fog to gradually thin and clear during Tuesday morning, although travellers are being encouraged to monitor forecasts in case the warning changes.
The warning carries a 50% to 75% likelihood of the forecast conditions occurring, with a moderate expected impact.