Yorkshire Met Office weather warning issued as travel disruption possible - when warning will be in place
The Met Office has advised drivers to familiarise themselves with how to switch their fog lights on and to check they are working before setting off.
A Met Office weather warning has been issued for parts of Yorkshire, as fog is forecast to lead to difficult travel conditions.
A yellow fog warning will be in place for parts of Yorkshire, including but not limited to, Sheffield, Wakefield, Doncaster and York, from 18:00 on Sunday 8 November to 11:00 on Monday 9 November.
The Met Office has advised drivers to familiarise themselves with how to switch their fog lights on and to check they are working before setting off on a journey.
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The warning, which has a high (50-75%) likelihood and a moderate impact, reads: “Fog leading to difficult travel conditions and possible delays.
“Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible. There is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights.
“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.
“Fog patches will form readily again during Sunday evening and overnight becoming extensive by Monday morning. Some dense patches of fog are expected with visibility down to around 50 metres or less in some places. Fog thinning slowly later on Monday morning.”
Met Office Yorkshire and Humber weather forecast
Today (Sunday 8 November)
Largely cloudy with patchy, mainly light, rain or drizzle through the day. Some cloud breaks perhaps allowing some limited bright or sunny spells into the afternoon, though staying cloudy and misty over the hills. Winds staying light, with average temperatures. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Tonight (Sunday 8 November)
Cloudy at first though most parts will remain dry overnight. Some cloud breaks away from the hills are possible after midnight, though areas of fog may form where these occur. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
Monday (9 November)
Areas of fog will be slow to clear in many places on Monday, elsewhere some bright or sunny spells may develop. Light winds and slightly below average temperatures. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday (10 November) to Thursday (12 November)
Cloudy but dry after early fog Tuesday slowly giving way to breezier conditions and eventual rain from the southwest, leaving Wednesday unsettled before turning drier on Thursday. Near-normal temperatures.