Met Office warns of rush-hour fog across parts of England

The Met Office issued a yellow fog warning for parts of central and southern England on Friday morning, warning that visibility could fall below 100 metres in places and disrupt the rush-hour commute. Issued at 4.18am, the warning covered parts of Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, the Home Counties, Greater London and the West Midlands. It was due to remain in force until 10am. The Met Office said the fog would be most extensive and disruptive during the morning rush hour, though conditions could vary across the warning area. Forecasters expected fog to thin and clear later in the morning across most areas. Some rural parts of eastern England could remain foggy into the afternoon, the Met Office said. The warning also cautioned that bus and train services, flights and ferry travel could be affected; travellers were advised to check with their operators. The AA advised drivers to reduce speed, increase the distance from the vehicle ahead and use appropriate lights. It also urged motorists not to rely solely on automatic headlights or daytime running lights, and to take particular care near junctions and roadside workers. Fog lights should be used only when visibility is...