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Fog alert in southern England prompts flight delay warnings | Fog alert in southern England prompts flight delay warnings |
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A warning has been issued for freezing fog over much of southern England on Monday, with Heathrow saying flights could be delayed. | A warning has been issued for freezing fog over much of southern England on Monday, with Heathrow saying flights could be delayed. |
The Met Office's yellow warning for fog - meaning be aware - covers London, the south west, the south east and some eastern parts from 01:00 to 10.30 GMT. | The Met Office's yellow warning for fog - meaning be aware - covers London, the south west, the south east and some eastern parts from 01:00 to 10.30 GMT. |
Steven Keates, of the Met Office, said there would be "dense freezing fog", particularly in the early hours. | Steven Keates, of the Met Office, said there would be "dense freezing fog", particularly in the early hours. |
Heathrow warned passengers to check flight updates before travelling. | Heathrow warned passengers to check flight updates before travelling. |
A message on Heathrow's website said: "Foggy weather across London is expected on Monday 23 January and some passengers may experience disruption to their journey as a result." | A message on Heathrow's website said: "Foggy weather across London is expected on Monday 23 January and some passengers may experience disruption to their journey as a result." |
It added: "Heathrow advises passengers to check their flight status with their airline before coming to the airport." | It added: "Heathrow advises passengers to check their flight status with their airline before coming to the airport." |
On Sunday evening, freezing fog led to two flights bound for Southampton having to divert to Bristol and Bournemouth airports. | |
Mr Keates warned there could also be "difficult driving conditions", with freezing temperatures and a blanket of frost likely to create slippery roads. | Mr Keates warned there could also be "difficult driving conditions", with freezing temperatures and a blanket of frost likely to create slippery roads. |
He said: "We ask everyone to be aware of the potential impact the fog will have on the roads. | He said: "We ask everyone to be aware of the potential impact the fog will have on the roads. |
"If you have got an early morning flight, it might be worth double checking, just to make sure there are no delays at the airport." | "If you have got an early morning flight, it might be worth double checking, just to make sure there are no delays at the airport." |
Temperatures plummeted to -8C (17.6F) in parts of Hampshire and Essex on Sunday morning, the Met Office said. | Temperatures plummeted to -8C (17.6F) in parts of Hampshire and Essex on Sunday morning, the Met Office said. |