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yellow mist warn The scheme has been implemented in parts of the UK after large swaths of the country were put into lockdown Hit by heavy rain.
this Met Office Overnight warnings issued for north-west England, Wales and across the region west midlandsthere are concerns that heavy fog may cause some disruption to travel Thursday evening and overnight. The alarm was activated between 8pm and 7am.
Fog will become more widespread and dense in some areas on Thursday night, with visibility dropping to below 100m in some places. The fog will then thin and move into low clouds late night or early Friday morning.
Forecasters remind people to check road conditions when driving, allow extra driving time, and modify plans if necessary to avoid delays caused by fog.
The Met Office advises: “Make sure you know how to switch on your fog lights and check that they are working properly before setting off.”
Bus and train services as well as flights and ferry travel may also be affected by fog, with the Met Office advising people to be prepared for changes to weather warnings and to follow the advice of relevant travel companies.
The heavy rain comes as parts of the UK stretch from the East Midlands to the south. Heavy rain spreads during the day, becoming persistent and heavy at times, and then pours in a northeasterly direction during the evening and night. Some parts of the country received 20 to 30 millimeters of rain, with some places receiving rain in just a few hours. Temperatures of 40 to 50 millimeters were recorded in some isolated areas of southern England.
Five flood warnings have been issued along the River Severn, River Ouse and Kidbrooke Brook amid heavy downpours as environment agency Warnings are expected to result in flooding. The agency issued 117 warnings nationwide, with flooding still possible elsewhere.
A number of weather warnings for snow, rain, ice and wind have been issued across the UK as frigid temperatures hit the country, followed by wet and foggy weather at the start of this year’s wintry spell.
A rare red wind weather warning was issued for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in France last week Storm Goretti ravages parts of the country.
Parts of Scotland have been hit by so much snow that it has kept children off school for a week as winter showers disrupt life.
Temperatures have since returned to average for this time of year, with low pressure still controlling the weather.
Met Office five day forecast
overnight
Rain and strong winds in the south-east will clear eastward over England during the first half of tonight, with sunny spells across the UK and showers in the west. Scotland has seen some frost and fog.
Friday
Early frost removes fog, leaving sunshine and showers. Showers will be heaviest and most frequent in the west and southwest, possibly accompanied by hail and thunder. Breezy, especially in the southwest.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
A few unpredictable days. A mix of bright or sunny weather and heavy downpours. Frost and fog patches appeared on some nights, with the fog freezing locally and dissipating slowly.