Drivers across Herefordshire are being warned to expect difficult travelling conditions after the Met Office extended a yellow weather warning for dense fog across parts of the county.
The yellow fog warning, which had been due to expire at 11am today (November 9), has now been extended for a further two days, with motorists in Leominster, Bromyard and Kington among those most likely to be affected.
The latest warning comes after foggy conditions persisted over the weekend, prompting concerns over road safety and travel disruption across Herefordshire.
According to the Met Office, fog is expected to redevelop across the area this evening and become dense overnight, with visibility in some places falling below 100 metres, approximately the length of a football pitch.
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The weather agency has warned that the conditions could lead to delays across the transport network, including slower journeys on roads and possible disruption to bus and train services. There is also a chance of delays or cancellations affecting flights.
Motorists travelling on major routes through Herefordshire, including roads around Leominster, Kington and Bromyard, are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys and to remain alert for sudden banks of fog or patchy drifting mist.
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The Met Office said drivers should ensure they know how to operate their fog lights before setting off and use them when visibility drops below 100 metres. Road users are also advised to leave larger gaps between vehicles, reduce their speed and avoid using full-beam headlights, which can reflect light back into the driver's eyes in foggy conditions.
Residents are being encouraged to check road conditions and public transport updates before travelling, while passengers using rail, coach or air services should monitor the latest information from travel providers.
Forecasters say the fog is likely to remain dense at times overnight before gradually thinning and clearing during Tuesday morning.
The extended weather warning means much of Herefordshire faces another spell of reduced visibility, with drivers across Leominster, Bromyard, Kington and surrounding areas urged to take extra care on the roads.
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