Met Office issues 11-hour fog warning for Greater Manchester as travel disruption expected

The Met Office has issued an 11-hour fog warning for Greater Manchester - with some travel disruption possible. The weather warning is in force between midnight and 11am on Wednesday (January 22).

The warning advises that there may be delays to trains and buses. Flights, including those to and from Manchester Airport may also be affected as a result of fog.

The Met Office warning covers all of Greater Manchester and surrounding areas including Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside as well as elsewhere in the UK. A full list of areas fully or partially covered by the weather warning is below.

The fog warning states: "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."

It 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 and ferry travel may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company and follow their advice."

The weather warning is the latest issued for the area in the coming week. Storm Eowyn, the fifth named storm of the year, is set to see strong winds batter the region later this week.

The following areas of the UK are fully or partially covered by the weather warning. This is subject to change.

North West England:

Blackburn with Darwen

Blackpool

Cheshire East

Cheshire West and Chester

Cumbria

Greater Manchester

Halton

Lancashire

Merseyside

Warrington

East Midlands:

Derbysh