The Met Office have issued a second weather warning of ice and fog for the West Midlands, which is in force from 6pm tonight (Tuesday, January 24th), until tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am.

Areas of freezing fog, some dense, are expected to form again today and will remain until Wednesday morning. The fog will become more widespread through the night, with icy patches on untreated roads and paths, which will cause an additional hazard.

Travelling conditions will be difficult with journeys likely to take longer than usual and delays to air travel are possible.

Take particular care when driving in fog, especially at night. Fog can be patchy, going from a light mist to a thick blanket in an instant. Use dipped headlights and fog lights if visibility is reduced so you can be seen. But remember it’s an offence to use high-intensity rear foglights in clear conditions (if visibility is greater than 100 metres).

Make sure your main beams aren’t turned on by accident. Main beams direct light up into the fog, making it difficult for you to see. Dipped headlights direct light down onto the road and help other drivers to see you.