A NEW yellow fog warning has been issued across parts of Somerset and North Somerset by the Met Office.
The alert, which includes Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater, Highbridge, Bath, Wells, Glastonbury, Bruton, Wincanton, Frome and Midsomer Norton warns of dense fog forming from Sunday evening (November 8) at 6pm through to Monday morning at 11am (November 9).
Visibility is expected to drop to 50 metres or less in some areas, with the fog expected to lift gradually later on Monday morning.
The warning covers much of southern, central, and eastern England, as well as parts of Wales and the Midlands.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "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.
"[The] Fog [will begin] thinning slowly later on Monday morning."
The Met Office has advised drivers to take extra care on the roads, check their fog lights before setting off, and allow additional travel time.
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Public transport may also be affected, with the potential for delays to bus and train services, as well as flight disruptions.
The warning states there is a high (50-75 per cent) likelihood of moderate impact, meaning slower journey times and possible interruptions to travel plans.
The Met Office recommends checking the latest travel and weather updates before setting off and being prepared for changes to the warning as conditions evolve.
Somerset is among the areas expected to see the thickest fog, with neighbouring regions including North Somerset, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and Gloucestershire also included in the warning.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "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."
The warning covers a large area of the UK, including the East Midlands, East of England, London and South East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.
The Met Office has urged people to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and to take precautions if travelling during the warning period.
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