Ryanair has issued a warning to passengers flying to and from the UK today, Sunday, November 1, saying that some flights could be delayed due to heavy fog. The budget airline posted the notice on its website and advised travellers to monitor its app for updates as unsettled weather continues across the country.
The airline's message reads: “Due to heavy fog, some flights to and from the UK may be delayed today (Sun 1 Nov). Affected passengers will be contacted directly through the app. Passengers travelling through the UK should monitor the Ryanair app for the latest flight information.”
Yellow weather warning in place
A yellow weather warning for fog is currently active in parts of the UK. It covers London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hull, and extends from Norwich in the east to Brighton in the south, and from parts of east Wales to Somerset in the south-west.
The Met Office warning states that fog this morning will be dense in places and could cause some travel delays. The warning remains in force until 10am today, although patches may last into the afternoon, and the Met Office notes that warnings can change. Visibility will be less than 100 metres in some areas, according to the forecaster.
Travel disruption possible
The forecaster's warning supports Ryanair's notice, indicating there is a chance of delays and cancellations of flights. Bus and train journeys could also be delayed, the Met Office said.
The Met Office advises people to allow extra time, check road conditions and adjust plans where necessary. Its warning adds: “Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.”
Background of recent storms
The notice comes as the Met Office advises that fog may be slow to clear in places today. Its latest UK forecast says there will be cloud and rain in some areas of the north, which could gradually spread southwards, while other areas will be mostly dry with sunny spells.
The advice follows two storms that hit Britain within days. Storm Austen and Storm Boelo led England to record its wettest week in two years. Despite this, large stretches of the country remain officially in drought, with a severe drought declared across parts of the South West and Sussex.
