A weather warning has been issued for fog across all six counties in Northern Ireland which will result in “difficult driving conditions”, the Met Office has confirmed.
The yellow warning will remain in place from 3.30pm on Wednesday until 8am on Thursday.
Fog has already caused havoc with travel in Northern Ireland today, with a number of planes unable to land at Belfast City Airport.
The Met Office has said Wednesday’s fog is expected to expand and become fairly widespread, with visibilities in some places falling below 100m.
“This will make for difficult driving conditions and may also lead to disruption of public transport,” the Met Office explained.
“With temperatures close to, and in places below freezing, icy patches in freezing fog will be an additional hazard.”
Motorists have been advised to give themselves the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, leaving extra journey time, or amending plans if necessary.
The Met Office added: “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.
“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.”
Meanwhile, commuters waking up this morning were faced with frost, heavy mist and fog in many parts of the country with the lack of wind meaning the conditions are slow to clear.
At one point this morning flight tracking data showed five aircraft – including flights from Manchester, Birmingham and London – circling Belfast City Airport waiting for conditions to clear.
The 10.05am British Airways flight from London City was diverted as a result of the conditions, with delays and cancellations to other flights as a result of the knock-on issues.
The 12.35pm Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh was also delayed to 13.45pm, with the 12.50pm Birmingham arrival cancelled.
Departures were also impacted with earlier delays to the Cardiff, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh and London City flights.
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News Catch up – Wednesday 27th November