The Met Office warned that “freezing” fog and drizzle could cause travel delays across southern England on Wednesday. As many awoke to foggy conditions. Residents in the South West have been warned by the Environment Agency to “act now” in anticipation of flooding.
Flooding and travel disruptions are likely throughout southern England, according to forecasters.
Mist, fog, and freezing fog (including freezing drizzle), according to the Met Office, will be slow to clear from the south of the country today.
Red fog has also been reported, which could result in flight cancellations and travel delays.
The Environment Agency has issued twenty-four flood warnings, urging residents to “act immediately” to protect themselves and their homes.
Residents in affected areas are instructed to shut off their gas, water, and electricity supplies, move their belongings to higher floors, and bring their families, pets, and vehicles to safety, if necessary.
Ludgershall and the South Downs in Wiltshire, as well as portions of Dorset and Somerset, were predicted to be flooded.
At the opposite end of the United Kingdom, in Scotland, a ruptured water main wreaked havoc in Milngavie, Glasgow, leaving 100,000 properties without water and affecting the city center and suburbs.
The water supply has been restored, but the incident caused flooding and extensive road surface damage.
In an “unusual” week, sub-zero temperatures will begin in the south.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning until 8 a.m. on Wednesday for a region extending from Exeter to Oxford, with temperatures reaching -5 degrees Celsius. Bournemouth Airport recorded overnight lows of -6 degrees Celsius.
Commuters were advised to anticipate longer travel times due to potential bus and train delays. As freezing fog reduced visibility and froze untreated surfaces, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Bath and North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, and Wiltshire were also predicted to experience persistent fog.
The Met Office added that rain will reach southern England later this afternoon and continue until the early evening hours. The forecast for the weekend calls for a cold start on Friday, followed by rain on Saturday and Sunday.
Yesterday, portions of the Highlands recorded 10.6°C compared to -9°C in the south of England. As a result of exceptional meteorological conditions.
The moderate weather in Scotland was induced by a shift in wind direction. Oli Claydon, a spokeswoman for the Met Office, described the weather as “quite rare.”
