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Dense Fog to Blanket Northern Ireland Sunday Night
9 Nov
Summary
- Yellow fog warning active Sunday night into Monday morning.
- Visibility to drop below 100 meters in some areas.
- Drivers advised of difficult travelling conditions.
A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued for Northern Ireland. This advisory is effective from Sunday night at 22:00 GMT until Monday morning at 10:00 GMT. Dense fog is anticipated to develop overnight and into early Monday.
Visibility is expected to decrease to below 100 meters in certain areas, with inland regions predicted to be most affected. The fog is forecast to gradually lift and clear throughout Monday morning.
Similarly, the Republic of Ireland's Met Éireann has issued a status yellow fog warning. This warning covers 12 counties from Sunday night at 21:00 local time until Monday morning at 11:00 local time. The affected counties include all of Connacht, along with Cavan, Donegal, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, and Westmeath.
Authorities are warning that the dense fog could lead to significantly reduced visibility, creating hazardous travelling conditions. This situation is particularly relevant for commuters on Monday morning, who may encounter difficult driving conditions on affected routes.