Map reveals wall of fog across the UK as drivers warned to beware of ‘tricky conditions’ – how does your area fare?
A MAP has revealed a wall of fog across the UK today as drivers were warned to be aware of “tricky conditions”.
The Met Office said fog is likely to reform or thicken this evening across parts of England and Wales.
The forecaster added this could cause tricky driving conditions overnight and during Friday morning’s rush hour.
It will be mostly cloudy across Scotland and Northern Ireland with patchy rain mainly focused over the hills in the west.
The rest of the country will be largely dry but often cloudy across England and Wales and feeling chilly.
Meteorologist Honor Criswick said: “Cloudy, grey and drab pretty much sums up the weather to end the week across much of the country.
“That’s despite a ridge of high pressure largely dominating across central and southern areas.
“There’s lots of moisture trapped underneath this high, which means fairly grey skies at times.
“Also some rain and drizzle across the northwest as we see frontal systems move in.
“A good squeeze in the isobars will see some windy conditions across the northwest also at times.
“To start the day this morning there’s plenty of cloud around. Likely seeing some quite murky conditions to start.
“Even some fog in places, particularly eastern parts of Wales and North West England, could see some fog rather slow to clear.”
The Met Office issued five key tips for driving in difficult conditions including asking motorists to follow a two-second rule and to wind down their windows.
The post read: “Be aware there is a lot of mist and fog this morning across England and Wales, as well as SW Scotland.
“Here are some tips for driving in fog, from our partners, to help keep everyone safe on the commute/school run.”
It comes after the forecaster also issued a yellow warning for dense fog yesterday.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Mostly cloudy across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with patchy rain, though mainly focused over the hills in the west.
Mild and breezy here. Largely dry but often cloudy across England and Wales but feeling chilly.
Tonight:
Further rain and brisk winds across northern Scotland, though clearing during the early hours.
Cloudy for many, with clear spells in the north and west. A patchy frost in places.
Saturday:
Most places dry, though rather cloudy. Some bright or sunny spells developing, mainly in the north and west.
Mild in the north, chilly in the south.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Another chilly and cloudy day on Sunday, with outbreaks of rain arriving in the west later.
A cloudy outlook for Monday and Tuesday, with showery rain spreading erratically eastwards.