Thick fog forecast to disrupt UK commute this week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 05:59 · Archive

Extensive fog is expected to form from Thursday, creating dangerous driving conditions during morning commutes.

Thick fog is forecast for parts of the UK this week, particularly from Thursday onwards, creating dangerous driving conditions for motorists during morning rush hours. Wednesday will bring some sunny spells and showers, but as winds turn lighter into Thursday, extensive fog is expected to form across the country.

The calmer weather follows recent stormy conditions caused by a very active jet stream sending deep areas of low pressure towards the UK. High pressure is now developing, bringing more settled conditions but also increasing the risk of mist, fog, low cloud, chillier days and frosty nights typical of late autumn.

Wednesday will start chillier than recent mornings with showery rain mainly across southern Scotland, northern England and north Wales during the morning, moving south-east across Wales and into the Midlands before fading. The afternoon will be largely dry with sunny spells across most areas, with temperatures slightly above average at 12 to 16C. As high pressure builds further into November, additional mist and fog is expected to form next week.

How it is being reported

• UK set for calmer weather - but 'dense' fog may cause disruptionThe UK is set for a period of calmer weather after three people died during storms over the weekend - but "dense" fog could cause further disruption.Sky News · 28 Oct, 04:22
• Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commutersAfter storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.BBC News · 28 Oct, 01:09

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