Met Office weather warning issued as fog to hit Leigh

A weather warning has been issued including for Leigh, and surrounding areas <i>(Image: Met Office)</i>
A weather warning has been issued including for Leigh, and surrounding areas (Image: Met Office)
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A WEATHER warning for fog in Leigh has been issued by the Met Office.

Fog may lead to some travel disruption on Wednesday (December 17) in the area.

The warning is in place for from midnight until 10am tomorrow.

The Met Office said: "Areas of fog will develop on Tuesday night, initially across the west of the warning area before spreading east through the night.

"Patches of dense fog are expected which may lead to difficult travel conditions.

"Fog will clear from the west of the area before dawn, but will be slower to clear from the East Midlands and southeast."

Areas in the North West expected to be affected include:

  • Cheshire East
  • Cheshire West and Chester
  • Greater Manchester
  • Halton
  • Lancashire
  • Merseyside
  • Warrington

The warning has a medium likelihood and a low impact, the Met Office states.

Met Office advice added: "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 may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company and follow their advice.

"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."

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