Milton Keynes Met Office weather warning issued as travel disruption possible - when warning will be in place

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

A yellow fog warning will be in place for Milton Keynes 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 London and South East England weather forecast

Today (Sunday 8 November)

Widely a chilly and murky start, with mist and fog only slowly lifting and clearing towards lunchtime. Some eventual sunny spells then developing. Winds staying light, with near-normal temperatures. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight (Sunday 8 November)

Variable amount of cloud though most inland parts will remain dry. Long clear spells inland are likely after midnight, though frost and areas of fog are expected to develop. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Monday (9 November)

Areas of fog will be slow to clear in many places on Monday, elsewhere some bright or sunny spells may develop. Light winds and average temperatures where the fog clears. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

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

Cloudy but dry at first on Tuesday, soon giving way to breezier conditions and rain from the southwest. Wednesday unsettled before turning drier and brighter from the north on Thursday.