Dense Fog Descends on London Amidst Shifting Weather Patterns

The Met Office issued a warning for areas including the East Midlands, East of England, North West England, South West England, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber. Some fog patches could persist until the afternoon.

This warning follows a week of severe weather across England. The country experienced its wettest conditions since October 2024 due to Storms Austen and Boelo. Gusts reached nearly 80mph on the Isle of Wight during Storm Austen.

Storm Boelo prompted an amber warning for wind over Scotland and a yellow warning for northern England. The country now shifts to a new weather pattern.

High pressure will become the dominant weather system from Monday onward. Clear overnight skies and light winds will allow mist and fog patches to form readily.

This settled, dry weather pattern is expected to continue through early November. Little prospect of significant rainfall emerges.

Daytime temperatures are forecast to range from 11 to 14C north to south. Overnight lows will be 2-3C in the north and 5-8C further south.

Despite recent heavy rainfall, much of the country remains officially in drought. Severe drought conditions persist in parts of the South West and Sussex.

The Met Office indicates further warnings could be issued in the coming days. The waning strength of the late autumn sun means mist, fog, and patches of low cloud are slow to clear.

People should prepare for changes to weather conditions, including potential traffic delays and disruptions to flights. Tom Morgan, however, claims the fog would be “less of an issue” over the next few days.

He suggests the coming days could bring dry weather across most of the country, with some areas even experiencing sunny spells.