London weather: Capital set for more heavy fog as travellers warned of delays

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Saphora Smith28 December 2016

A severe weather warning has been issued for London as the city and its airports face yet more thick fog.

The Met Office warned that flights could again be affected by the fog on Thursday after dozens of scheduled flights were cancelled on Wednesday.

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at London City Airport on Wednesday after flights were axed due to poor visibility.

More passengers faced delays at Heathrow and Gatwick airports as all three issued weather warnings urging travellers to check the status of their flights.

London Fog: 28 December 2016

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Forecasters have said London is set for more of the same weather on Thursday, as fog thickens overnight and temperatures drop to below freezing.

The Met Office advised travellers journeying to Heathrow, Gatwick and London City Airports on Thursday to check their flights for delays and cancellations, while urging drivers to take extra care on the roads.

Emma Salter, a meteorologist for the Met Office, said: “London is set for thick fog tomorrow morning which could prove to be quite stubborn lasting late into the morning and perhaps even into the afternoon.

“This could cause delays to journeys. We’re looking at a repeat performance of what happened today with fog thickening overnight.

“Temperatures will also be below freezing tomorrow morning so there may be some ice on the roads.”

The news comes after foggy weather caused huge disruption for people planning to fly in and out of London in the run-up to Christmas.

The festive period is one of the busiest travel times of the year.

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