Freezing Fog Warning Hits England – Travel Chaos Looms
Forecasters have slapped a yellow fog warning across large swathes of England, warning that freezing fog will be a “serious issue” over the weekend.
On Sunday, expect visibility to plunge to just 50 metres, making roads treacherous. Untreated surfaces could turn icy and slippery, raising the risk of accidents and injuries.
Travel Delays and Disruptions Expected
Drivers are bracing for slower journeys, while bus and train services may face delays. The Met Office also warns that flights might be delayed or even cancelled due to the harsh conditions.
“Freezing fog will make driving difficult and may cause travel delays in some areas on Saturday night and Sunday morning,” the Met Office said. “Overnight temperatures in the Midlands, East Anglia, and the South East are expected to drop as low as -6C, posing a combined threat of fog and ice.”
Areas Under Yellow Fog Warning (2am to 11am Sunday)
- East Midlands: Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland
- East of England: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk
- South East England: Bracknell Forest, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Greater London, Hampshire, Kent, Milton Keynes" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Reading, Slough, Surrey, West Berkshire, West Sussex
- West Midlands: Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands conurbation
- Yorkshire and the Humber: East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, York
Stay alert and drive safely if you’re travelling through these fog-hit areas this weekend.
