UK weather warnings: Met Office tells morning commuters to beware of fog

Fog was already forming in some places yesterday evening, and the Met Office says it will linger in some areas until about 11am. Visibility could be below 100 metres.

Forecasters say it will result in “difficult driving conditions” and have said there are likely to be slower journey times and that airports in the affected areas - which include Bristol, Birmingham and East Midlands Airport - could see disruption.

The Met Office said: “Some of the fog will tend to thin and lift into low cloud across parts of southern England and the southeast Midlands by dawn, but is likely to persist in a corridor from southwest England through the rest of the Midlands to Lincolnshire and Yorkshire until late morning.”

Its traffic advice includes: “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.”