Met Office issues yellow weather warning for fog across four parts of West Midlands

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across parts of the Midlands. It comes as fog is set to blanket certain areas tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, which could cause travel disruption in the region.

Drivers have been advised to check road conditions and allow for extra travel time amid the low visibility. At times, it could be below 100m, the Met Office warned.

A spokesperson said: "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.

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"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."

Fog warnings have been placed on numerous places throughout the UK, including four areas in the Midlands. These are:

• Shropshire

• Staffordshire

• Stoke-on-Trent

• Telford and Wrekin

A Met Office forecast for Telford tonight, Tuesday, January 21. reads: "Widely cloudy skies see patchy light rain and drizzle spreading slowly towards the southeast through this evening and overnight. Low cloud brings widespread mist for many and patchy hill fog across higher ground, though most places remaining frost free. Minimum temperature 1C.

For Wednesday, January 22, it continues: "Patchy rain and drizzle clear to the southeast, leaving a rather cloudy day. Then remaining settled with light winds but feeling cool beneath grey skies. Maximum temperature 5C."