The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as fog looks set to cause travel disruptions for parts of the UK on Monday (September 16). Parts of the UK could see 'dense' fog on Monday morning, resulting in travel delays including the cancellation of flights.
The Met Office said the yellow weather warning was issued for parts of the UK because "areas of fog could cause slower journeys".
Potential Impacts of the Fog
The fog associated with the yellow weather warning could also cause:
- Longer journey times for motorists due to reduced visibility.
- Delays to bus services, impacting routes across the affected regions.
- Disruptions to flights at local airports, potentially causing delays or cancellations.
A Met Office spokesperson added: "It is looking like one of the first occasions in autumn 2024 when we will see more widespread fog developing overnight and lasting well into the morning.
"Some of this could be quite dense, making journey times longer."
Areas Affected by the Fog
The areas of the UK set to be impacted by this yellow weather warning are:
- Flintshire and Wrexham, in North Wales
- Cheshire, in Northwest England
- Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Blackburn with Darwen, also in Northwest England
- Parts of the West Midlands, including Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Telford and Wrekin
Met Office Advice for Travelers
The Met Office has issued advice on how to prepare for the yellow weather warning and the risks it poses.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "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: the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area."
Fog Dispersal and Subsequent Sunny Skies
The yellow weather warning will be in place across parts of the UK from 5am to 10am on Monday, September 16. The fog is expected to clear, giving way to sunny skies later in the day.
A Glimpse into the Future: Warm Weather Ahead
While fog disrupts Monday morning commutes, The Met Office predicts a warm spell across the UK in the coming days. Temperatures could reach 23C or 24C by Wednesday in sunny parts of central, south, and east England.
Dean Hall, senior meteorologist at the Met Office, said, "Given that people will be commuting to work (on Monday) there may be some very localised impacts from dense fog through the warning area, but very quickly that will lift and disappear as the sun gets to work on it. Through much of next week, high pressure stays well and truly in charge of our weather."
The best of the weather in the coming days will be across the western parts of the UK because an easterly breeze is expected. But sunny parts of the south and south east of England, that are further inland and out of the wind, will also feel "quite warm." The predicted low-20Cs in those areas are well above the average 18 or 19C for this time of year, Mr. Hall said.
He added: "The signals are that high pressure may stay in charge of our weather for some time yet, so we will wait to see how things pan out as we get towards the end of the week. Summer as a whole has been a bit on the coolish side for some, temperatures have not been great over the past few days, so this will be a welcome relief.
"If you like the warmth and the sunshine then it will certainly feel a bit warmer compared to what we’ve had recently – it will make a change from the rather changeable (weather), certainly it’s been wetter at times in places, so certainly a bit of respite from the unsettled conditions going forwards."
