Fog shrouding swathes of UK likely to disrupt transport early this week
Summary
Dense fog is expected across parts of the UK early this week, prompting yellow weather warnings and possible delays to road, rail, bus and air travel. Fog disrupted flights at Heathrow on Monday, and a 30-vehicle crash on the M20 in Kent on Saturday left two people seriously injured.Key Facts
- Yellow weather warnings for Monday covered much of England south of Manchester, eastern Wales and most of Northern Ireland, with some areas excluded.
- Visibility could fall to 50 metres or less in some places.
- Forecasters said the fog-affected area was likely to shift on Tuesday to parts of the Midlands and northern and eastern England.
- Heathrow advised passengers to check with their airline and allow extra time to reach the airport.
- The M20 was closed between junctions eight and nine near Maidstone after a 30-vehicle incident on Saturday evening.
- Two people were seriously injured in the M20 incident.
- A Met Office meteorologist said light winds, clear skies and long nights were creating conditions for fog.
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