THE Met Office as issued a yellow warning for fog this morning in Cumbria.

The warnings of dense fog has been issued in the area as some areas of visibility has dropped below 100 metres.

While the warning is in effect, the Met Office has predicted slower journey times on the roads.

Motorists are advised to take extra care on the road today.

A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Fog affecting Northern Ireland, parts of southern and eastern Scotland and the north of England this morning bringing some travel disruption.

"Visibility of less than 100m is likely in places with some very difficult driving conditions.

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"Some gradual improvement to visibility is expected this morning though some areas of fog are likely to persist into the afternoon."

Conditions are expected to improve from 11am.