Fog warning hits 28 UK areas for rush hour
A murky start to Friday
Dense fog settled over large parts of central and eastern England on Friday morning, prompting a Met Office yellow warning for 28 areas. Forecasters said visibility fell below 100 metres in places, with the most disruptive conditions falling during the morning rush hour.
Drivers were warned to expect slower journeys, while bus and train services faced possible delays and some flights faced delays or cancellations.
Where the warning applied
The warning covered a broad band from Surrey to Lincolnshire, including the East of England, the East Midlands, London and the South East, and parts of the West Midlands. In the East of England it listed Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk.
The warning was in force until 10am on Friday, although forecasters said fog could linger into the afternoon in some rural spots in eastern England, where it would thin and clear more slowly.
Why fog formed, and what comes next
The fog followed a calmer, more settled spell after a stormy week, with light winds and overnight cooling allowing mist to form near the ground. The Met Office advised travellers to check road conditions, allow extra journey time, or amend plans if necessary.
Forecasters also warned that fog could return on Friday evening and into the Halloween period, particularly across eastern England, so the improvement during Friday daytime may not last into the night.
