Dense Fog Advisory: Dangerous Driving Conditions Expected Overnight Across Delaware Beaches and South Jersey Coast

Dense fog will create dangerous driving conditions overnight across Delaware beaches and South Jersey coastal areas, with visibility dropping to just a quarter-mile in some spots.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Delaware’s beaches and several South Jersey coastal counties until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions for the Tuesday morning commute. The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 7:33 p.m. Monday, warning that visibility could drop to just one-quarter to one-half mile in dense fog overnight and into Tuesday morning. Affected areas include Delaware’s beach communities and New Jersey’s Eastern Monmouth, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean counties. Motorists traveling through these areas should expect significantly reduced visibility that could make driving dangerous, especially during the morning rush hour. The fog is expected to persist through much of the overnight hours before gradually lifting Tuesday morning. If you must drive in these conditions, the Weather Service recommends slowing down, using your headlights, and leaving extra distance between your vehicle and the car ahead of you. Consider delaying non-essential travel until visibility improves. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Drivers should monitor conditions closely and allow extra time for their morning commute. We’ll continue tracking this developing weather situation and provide updates on TV Delmarva.

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