Dense Fog Advisory: Hazardous Driving Conditions Expected Overnight Across Delmarva

Dense fog will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less across much of Delmarva from midnight through Tuesday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula from midnight tonight through 10 AM Tuesday morning, as thick fog is expected to reduce visibility to just a quarter mile or less. The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 7:33 PM, warning that hazardous driving conditions are likely across Kent and Inland Sussex counties in Delaware, Talbot County in Maryland, and portions of southern New Jersey including Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cumberland, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington counties. The dense fog will develop after midnight and persist through the Tuesday morning commute, creating potentially dangerous conditions for drivers heading to work or school. Motorists are urged to take extra precautions if travel is necessary. The Weather Service recommends slowing down, using headlights, and maintaining plenty of distance between vehicles. Allow extra time for your commute and consider delaying non-essential travel until visibility improves. The fog is expected to gradually lift and dissipate by mid-morning Tuesday, with the advisory set to expire at 10 AM. Stay tuned to TV Delmarva for updates on this developing weather situation and check road conditions before heading out.

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