Lancashire faces travel disruptions due to a dense fog warning issued by the Met Office. The yellow alert, lasting until 11am on January 22nd, warns of potential delays on major roads like the M6, M65, and M61. Additionally, Storm Eowyn is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain later this week, posing further risks to the region.
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for the entirety of Lancashire, anticipating travel delays this morning. The yellow alert for fog commenced at midnight and will remain in effect until 11am today, January 22nd. This warning encompasses major roadways including the M6, M65, and M61, with forecasters predicting that fog patches 'may cause some travel disruption.
' Drivers and bus passengers are advised to anticipate delays, while flights, including those operating to and from Manchester Airport, may also be affected by the fog. The Met Office warning extends to all of Lancashire and surrounding regions, encompassing Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Merseyside, as well as other areas throughout the UK. The fog warning states: 'Fog patches are expected to develop overnight and during Wednesday morning before gradually clearing through Wednesday. Fog will bring visibility to below 100m at times, perhaps causing some travel disruption.' It further adds: 'Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, leaving extra journey time, or amending plans if necessary. Make sure you know how to switch on your fog lights, and check they are working before setting off on your journey. 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.' This weather warning is the latest issued for the region in the coming week. Storm Eowyn, the fifth named storm of the year, is anticipated to bring strong winds battering the region later this week. Gusts exceeding 80mph could result in power outages, travel disruptions, and damage to structures as Storm Eowyn threatens the country. There is also a potential danger to life caused by flying debris. The UK can expect unsettled conditions to arrive on Thursday, January 23rd, characterized by strengthening winds and heavy rainfall in western parts of the country overnight, according to the forecaster. Met Office spokesperson Andrea Bishop said: 'Storm Eowyn will bring a period of very unsettled, potentially disruptive, weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday. Pronounced ‘Ay-oh-win’, the system will begin to influence the UK’s weather on Friday, with strengthening winds initially in north-western parts of the UK with accompanying heavy rainfall.' Storm Eowyn will bring a period of strong south-easterly to south-westerly winds, with gusts reaching 50-60 mph inland and 70-80 mph along coastlines. Wind strength is expected to gradually ease through Saturday from the south. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: 'The strongest gusts are likely to be felt across parts of Northern Ireland, northern England, north-western Wales and western Scotland, where exposed sites could get gusts in excess of 80mph, which has the potential to cause impacts for those in these areas. There will also be some heavy rain, bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.
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