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Dense Fog Grips UK: Travel Chaos Looms
9 Nov
Summary
- Yellow weather warnings issued for southern England, Midlands, and Northern Ireland.
- Visibility could drop to less than 50 meters, impacting driving conditions.
- Flights may experience delays or cancellations due to the dense fog.
Thick fog has descended across much of the UK, prompting yellow weather warnings for Monday morning. The affected areas include most of southern England and the Midlands, with a separate warning for Northern Ireland. These warnings remain in place until late morning, with visibility potentially dropping below 50 meters, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Travelers should anticipate possible delays or cancellations, including flights. While the fog is expected to dissipate as the morning progresses, some patches may linger into the afternoon in central England and Wales. The weather is generally expected to be sunny but chilly, with temperatures around 8C in London and much colder in parts of Scotland.
Looking ahead, clearer skies are forecast for the Midlands and north on Monday night, with fog patches and rural frost developing. Southern areas will see cloudier, breezier, and milder conditions with rain. Tuesday is expected to bring rain to England and Wales, while Wednesday to Friday may see further rain in the south and colder, wintry showers further north, with widespread frost likely.
