Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office
Dense fog led the Met Office to issue a yellow warning for parts of England on Friday, with visibility potentially dropping below 100 metres during the morning rush hour. The warning highlights the risk of difficult driving conditions, while a developing area of high pressure is expected to bring the UK a prolonged spell of mostly dry, quieter weather.
The fog was forecast to lift later on Friday, though some rural areas in eastern England could remain affected into the afternoon. Saturday may bring low cloud and patchy sunshine, with rain mainly in north-west Scotland; Sunday should be mostly dry, with a little drizzle possible in Wales and central England. The Environment Agency says 82% of England remains in drought and estimates that 20% more rain than average is needed over the next six months to end it.
In short
- Fog could reduce visibility below 100 metres in parts of England.
- High pressure is expected to bring at least ten days of mostly dry weather.
- 82% of England remains in drought, with sustained rain needed.
Explained simply
The Met Office is the UK’s national weather service. It issues colour-coded warnings when weather could affect people or transport; yellow means people should be aware of possible disruption, though the level of risk varies by place and conditions.
Fog forms when tiny water droplets near the ground make it harder to see. Reduced visibility can make journeys slower and increase the chance of collisions, particularly where drivers do not leave enough space or time to react.
High pressure is an area of air that often brings settled weather, but it can also allow fog or low cloud to linger. Dry spells matter for water supplies and farming: the Environment Agency monitors drought in England and advises on its effects.