Met Office issues second fog warning as flights face possible cancellations

Air travellers are facing the prospect of grounded planes this weekend as the Met Office reported ^[1] that flights may be cancelled due to dense fog. A yellow weather warning covering 33 areas in England is in place from midnight on Sunday until 10am Monday, with visibility expected to fall to as low as 50 metres at times.

The Mirror noted ^[1] that patchy, dense fog will develop late Saturday before becoming increasingly widespread through the night. When visibility drops below 1,000 metres, air traffic controllers must widen gaps between aircraft, potentially triggering a cascade of delays and cancellations. The disruption is not limited to the sky; bus and train services, along with ferry crossings, are also expected to suffer.

While the initial warning focused on England, the Daily Star revealed ^[2] that the Met Office issued a second yellow fog warning late on Sunday night. This fresh alert covers the western portion of Northern Ireland, including Derry, Enniskillen, and Newry, and remains in force until 10am Monday.

According to the Daily Star ^[2], the first warning for South East England, East Anglia, the Midlands, and parts of Yorkshire kicked in at 6pm on Sunday and runs until 11am Monday. Forecasters caution that fog patches forming overnight may lead to slower journey times and a chance of flight cancellations.

The Met Office has urged motorists to check their fog lights are working and to increase following distances significantly. Drivers are advised to slow down before entering fog banks, as conditions can deteriorate rapidly. Travellers should check the weather regularly and stay alert for messages from their airline or ferry operator.

Experts recommend leaving extra journey time or amending plans if necessary to avoid being stranded. The fog is expected to clear only gradually on Sunday morning in the south, persisting longest in the West Country, while the Northern Ireland warning should lift by lunchtime Monday. With millions living under these alerts, the message is clear: check road conditions and stay updated on forecast changes.