A yellow weather warning has been issued across the Black Country due to dense fog.
The Met Office alert, which covers much of England and Wales including the West Midlands, began at 6pm on Sunday, November 8, and remains in place until 11am on Monday, November 9.
Forecasters say fog developed quickly overnight and became widespread by Monday morning, with particularly dense patches reducing visibility to around 50 metres or less in some areas.
The warning affects towns including Dudley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Brierley Hill, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, and Walsall.
Niamh Murray, an operational meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "The current conditions had produced a 'perfect recipe' for fog, with light winds, clear skies and long nights helping it to develop."
Motorists and commuters are being warned of reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions during the morning rush hour.
The Met Office has advised that journeys could take longer than usual, and there is a possibility of delays to bus and train services.
There is also a risk of flight delays or cancellations.
Drivers are being urged to check road conditions before setting off, allow extra time for journeys, and ensure they know how to use their fog lights.
The fog is expected to gradually lift later in the morning, but some patches may persist into the early afternoon in parts of central England and Wales.
Elsewhere, conditions are forecast to remain mostly dry with some sunshine, but temperatures will feel chilly.
Looking ahead, further fog patches and a rural frost are possible overnight into Tuesday as skies clear across central and northern regions.
Share