Met Office expands yellow fog warning to most of the UK

Met Office expands yellow fog warning to most of the UK

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The Met Office on 8 November issued a yellow fog warning covering much of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, warning that dense fog could disrupt travel, the agency said. The warning followed earlier alerts on 7 November, when the Met Office warned of dense fog in the West Midlands, forecasting conditions from midnight to 10 a. m.

, according to Birmingham Live, and a similar yellow warning for Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, the Swindon Advertiser reported. Later that day, dense fog over Greater Manchester forced flight diversions, obscured fireworks displays and hampered TV coverage of an FA Cup match, the Manchester Evening News said.

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November 08, 2026
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Met Office issues yellow warning for fog across southern England and Midlands
Met Office issues yellow warning for fog across southern England and Midlands

The Guardian • 08 Nov 16:39

A yellow weather warning has been issued for fog that could disrupt travel in much of southern England, the Midlands and parts of northern England and Wales until Monday morning.

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Met Office issues yellow fog warning for large parts of UK
Met Office issues yellow fog warning for large parts of UK

The Telegraph • 08 Nov 15:10

A yellow weather warning for fog is in effect from Sunday evening until Monday morning across much of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with possible travel disruptions.

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Thick fog disrupts flights, fireworks and FA Cup match in Greater Manchester
Thick fog disrupts flights, fireworks and FA Cup match in Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News • 08 Nov 11:43

A dense fog blanket over Greater Manchester forced flight diversions, obscured fireworks displays and hampered TV coverage of an FA Cup game, prompting a new Met Office warning.

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November 07, 2026
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Met Office issues yellow warning for dense fog in South West England
Met Office issues yellow warning for dense fog in South West England

Swindon Advertiser • 07 Nov 15:57

A yellow weather warning for dense fog will affect Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire from midnight Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday, prompting travel cautions.

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Met Office issues yellow fog warning for West Midlands, warns of travel disruptions
Met Office issues yellow fog warning for West Midlands, warns of travel disruptions

Birmingham Live • 07 Nov 11:32

The Met Office has issued a yellow fog warning for the West Midlands, forecasting dense fog from midnight to 10 a.m. and advising travelers to allow extra time and check conditions.

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