Warning: Yellow
To expect: Fog
Affected areas: East Midlands, North East England, North West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber
Start time estimate: Saturday 9pm
End time estimate: Sunday 7am
The Met Office has issued a Yellow fog warning for East Midlands, North East England, North West England, West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber across the UK until Sunday morning.
The warning is covering parts of East Midlands, North East England, North West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber. All local areas affected are listed below.
Sunday sees a Yellow weather alert in effect. Meteorologists warn that widespread fog will approach the regions affected from around 9pm. The areas should expect significantly reduced visibility to last until 7am.
The Yellow warning for fog was announced at 9:58pm on Saturday, November 22.
A Met Office forecast said: “Fog patches will develop fairly widely on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, becoming dense in places leading to difficult travelling conditions. Visibility should improve from west to east overnight, with fog clearing from most areas by dawn Sunday.”
What to expect
Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible; There is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights.
What should you do in hazy conditions?
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: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.
Full list of local regions affected
East Midlands
Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland
North East England
Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland
North West England
Cheshire East, Greater Manchester
West Midlands
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, West Midlands Conurbation, Worcestershire
Yorkshire and Humber
East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, York
What is a yellow weather warning?
The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.
A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.
An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.
A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.
The Yellow weather alert for fog will remain in place until 7am on Sunday.