A FOG and frost warning has been issued for areas across the south west including Dorset - with risk of some travel disruption.

The Met Office has issued an alert for the county which will be in force from 7pm this evening (Monday, January 17) until noon tomorrow (Tuesday, January 18).

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Areas of fog, some of it dense and freezing, will develop during Monday evening and overnight, persisting into Tuesday morning in places.

"Visibility may dip below 100 metres in some locations.

"Fog will tend to lift into low cloud in many areas on Tuesday, though a few spots may stay foggy into the afternoon."

In terms of what to expect, the Met Office said the fog could lead to slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible.

There is also a chance of delays or cancellations to flights.

Today will provide a full day of winter sunshine with mostly clear skies. Winds largely light with temperatures around average for the time of year. Maximum temperature 9°C.

Tonight will be dry with clear spells, mist and fog develops fairly widely away from the far southwest overnight. Temperatures falling close to or slightly below freezing for many. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

There will be a cold start tomorrow with any fog slow to clear as sunny spells develop. Temperatures close the average for mid-January, but locally cold where fog persists. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

The outlook for Wednesday to Friday will see a band of cloud and rain sinking south Wednesday with clearer skies following. Generally cloudy with sunny or clear spells both Thursday and Friday with overnight frost for some.