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Dense Fog Blankets UK: Travel Chaos Expected
8 Nov
Summary
- Dense fog is forecast to cause travel disruptions until Monday morning.
- A yellow weather warning is in effect for most of southern England and the Midlands.
- Visibility may drop to 50 metres, impacting flights, trains, and buses.
Travel may face significant disruption until Monday morning due to dense fog across large parts of the UK, including most of southern England and the Midlands. A yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office is in effect from Sunday evening until Monday morning. Pockets of northern England and Wales, along with cities like Liverpool, Sheffield, York, Cardiff, and Wrexham, are also expected to experience fog.
According to meteorologists, the current weather conditions, characterized by long nights, low temperatures, light winds, and clear skies, have created a perfect environment for dense fog formation. This phenomenon can reduce visibility to as little as 50 metres, leading to potential delays and cancellations for flights, as well as disruptions to bus and train services. The fog is anticipated to be densest overnight in rural areas, with air frost also possible.
While the fog poses travel challenges, there is a potential benefit for drought-affected regions. The Met Office suggests that subsequent rainfall could bring much-needed moisture to areas like the south-west of England, where drought conditions have been declared.
