New Northamptonshire weather warning issued with advice for drivers - when Met Office warning will be in place

A new Met Office weather warning has been issued for Northamptonshire, as fog is forecast to lead to difficult travel conditions.

A yellow fog warning will be in place for Northamptonshire from 18:00 on Sunday 8 November to 11:00 on Monday 9 November.

The Met Office has advised drivers to familiarise themselves with how to switch their fog lights on and to check they are working before setting off on a journey.

The warning, which has a high (50-75%) likelihood and a moderate impact, reads: “Fog leading to difficult travel conditions and possible delays.

“Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible. There is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights.

“Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, leaving extra journey time, or amending plans if necessary. Make sure you know how to switch on your fog lights, and check they are working before setting off on your journey. Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company and follow their advice.

“Fog patches will form readily again during Sunday evening and overnight becoming extensive by Monday morning. Some dense patches of fog are expected with visibility down to around 50 metres or less in some places. Fog thinning slowly later on Monday morning.”

Met Office East Midlands weather forecast

This Evening and Tonight (Sunday 8 November)

Evening showers in the north becoming confined to Lincolnshire coasts overnight. Large areas of dense fog forming again this evening, along with some patches of frost. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Monday (9 November)

Widespread dense fog will be slow to clear on Monday, but some bright spells developing later. Coastal showers mostly dying out in the afternoon. Feeling cool, especially where fog lingers. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday (10 November) to Thursday (12 November)

Dry start Tuesday, after any early fog clears. Rain arriving later from the southwest. Wednesday a wet start but turning drier. Perhaps rather cloudy Thursday with isolated showers. Turning cooler.