Severe travel disruption possible as dense fog returns

Thick fog could bring severe disruption to commuters for a second day this week across parts of England and eastern Wales. A Met Office warning is in place for the fourth consecutive day, this time covering the Midlands, East Anglia, the northern home counties, Yorkshire and the Humber and parts of Cheshire. North-eastern counties of Wales such as Powys, Denbighshire, Conwy, Flintshire and Wrexham are also included in the warning.

On Saturday night, thick fog blanketed parts of England and Wales, making an FA cup match between Altrincham and Notts County less of a spectator sport. It also caused a 30-car pile-up on the M20 in Kent on Saturday leaving two people seriously injured, as well as a 19-car collision on the A303 in Hampshire . Southern counties of England will see breezier conditions, which should help inhibit fog formation.

However, sheltered areas could once again see some dense patches. The fog will slowly lift and clear through the morning and many places will brighten up. However, in places where the fog is most dense, it could linger on for much of the day.