Met Office issues major warning in Britain as motorists urged to stay alert

A weather warning has been issued about a condition that is making driving on the roads really dangerous. Thick fog has formed which is making driving in some areas particularly hazardous. The Met Office has issued a yellow severe weather warning for fog from Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, the Home Counties into parts of Greater London with it expected to get very dense in places. Visibility could be below 100 metres at times and it will be most extensive and disruptive during the morning rush hour, it has been warned by forecasters.

The fog will slowly begin to thin, lift and clear later this morning but in some rural spots in eastern England it may not clear until this afternoon. The official warning lasts until 10am but could spill over into the afternoon, with further delays expected to bus and train services as well as some flights, it has been warned. Forecasters warned it may not clear in rural spots in eastern England until the afternoon, but then is set to return by Friday evening and stay across the weekend for a super spooky Halloween.

Meteorologist Honor Criswick said: “The foggy picture is set to continue as we creep our way closer towards Halloween.” She said eastern areas of Wales, Lincolnshire, and northeast England could also see some fog on Friday. “Later into the evening, we will see that fog return, especially across eastern areas of England quite early on into the evening. This fog is likely to be more widespread,” Ms Criswick said. “Towards the northwest, it’ll remain quite cloudy and quite breezy.”

She said it will also be a “chilly, gloomy” start to Saturday before some sunny spells across England and Wales. The Met Office 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.”