Fog Alert! Met Office Issues Yellow Warning Across London and South East
The Met Office has slapped a Yellow weather warning on London and the South East this morning. Dense fog, with visibility dropping below 100 metres in spots, is set to cause travel chaos.
Thick Fog to Slow Your Commute
The fog will be heavy and freezing in places early today, creating risky conditions on roads and public transport. Visibility could fall drastically, especially at first, but the fog should clear as the morning goes on.
How to Stay Safe in the Fog
Don’t underestimate how dangerous fog can be. It can drift quickly and varies in thickness. The Met Office issues warnings when visibility dips below 200 metres, with serious travel disruptions occurring under 50 metres.
- Avoid travelling if you can
- Drive slowly using dipped headlights – don’t switch to full beams, which make fog worse
- Keep your speed low; fog tricks your brain into thinking you’re moving slower than you are
- Use fog lights, but remember to switch them off once visibility improves
- Don’t tailgate – the brake lights ahead can give a false sense of security
- Watch out for freezing fog, which can freeze on contact and quickly turn roads into ice traps
What Travellers Should Expect
- Slower journey times
- Delays and disruptions to bus and train services
Plan ahead and allow extra time if you must travel this morning. Stay safe out there!
