Cliff Notes
- The Met Office has issued a yellow fog warning for multiple cities in the UK, notably Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Leeds, York, and Hull, with additional areas impacted.
- The warning is effective from 10:40pm on Sunday until 9am on Monday, with the fog expected to develop and potentially reduce visibility to as low as 50 metres.
- Drivers are advised to check road conditions, allow extra travel time, and ensure their fog lights are operational before setting out.
- Public transport services, including buses, trains, flights, and ferries, may also experience delays, prompting travellers to stay updated with their respective travel companies.
- A comprehensive list of the 19 affected areas spans regions in North East England and Yorkshire & Humber.
Met Office issues fog warning for 5 major cities – full list of 19 areas affected
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for fog covering several major cities in the UK, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Leeds, York and Hull, with several other areas affected. The forecaster warned: “Fog will continue to develop across parts of northeast England, Yorkshire and Humberside through Sunday night. Some dense fog is likely in places with the visibility falling to 50 metres at times. Fog will lift during Monday morning.
“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.”
The weather warning was in place from 10.40pm Sunday until 9am Monday. Here’s a full list of the areas affected:
Regions and local authorities affected:
North East England
- Darlington
- Durham
- Gateshead
- Hartlepool
- Middlesbrough
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- Redcar and Cleveland
- South Tyneside
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Sunderland
Yorkshire & Humber
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Kingston upon Hull
- North Lincolnshire
- North Yorkshire
- South Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire
- York