Fog Alert: Travel Chaos Expected Across Large Parts of the UK
When and Where
A yellow fog warning is in effect from 8pm on Wednesday, 15 January until 11am on Thursday, 16 January. Expect thick fog to cause headaches for commuters across a vast swathe of the UK.
The affected regions include:
- East Midlands – Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire
- East England – Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
- London & South East – Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire
- South West England – Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset
- West Midlands – Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire
- Yorkshire & Humber – South Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parts of Wales – cardiff/" title="Cardiff" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Cardiff, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf
What to Expect
- Slower journeys and possible delays on buses and trains.
- Flight delays or cancellations are possible.
- Visibility may plunge to less than 100 metres in some areas.
Essential Travel Tips
- Check road conditions before heading out and give yourself extra time. Make sure your fog lights are working.
- Stay updated with your train, bus, or airline for any service changes.
- Consider changing your plans to avoid the worst-hit fog zones.
Why the Warning?
The Met Office has issued this yellow warning meaning there’s a medium chance of travel disruption but the overall impact is expected to be low. The fog is forecast to lift by dawn in some places but will stick around a corridor from Southwest England right through the Midlands into Yorkshire until late Thursday morning.
Stay Safe on the Roads
- Use fog lights when visibility drops below 100 metres, but switch them off promptly as visibility improves to avoid blinding other drivers.
- Slow down and keep extra distance between vehicles.
- Check with your rail and air carriers for the latest travel updates.
For the very latest and advice on travelling safely in fog, visit the Met Office website now.
