Weather alert issued as freezing fog hits Britain
The Independent|January 23, 2023
Freezing fog is set to descend on swathes of Britain, prompting authorities to issue a pollution alert amid concern for those most vulnerable to poor air quality.
EMILY ATKINSON
Weather alert issued as freezing fog hits Britain

The Met Office said parts of England will be hit by difficult driving conditions while freezing temperatures could see untreated surfaces become slippery.

The yellow weather warning will be in place between 12.15am and 11am today, with Lincolnshire, East Anglia and the southeast expected to see the densest fog.

With visibility likely to drop as low as 50m in some parts of England, according to forecasters, the fog could cause travel delays and lead to some flights being cancelled.

As a result, London mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a "moderate" air pollution alert for the capital as the conditions cause poor dispersion of vehicle emissions.

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