Dense Fog Advisory in Effect: Visibility Drops Below One Mile Across Delmarva

Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than one mile across coastal Delaware and parts of New Jersey from this evening through Thursday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions.

A Dense Fog Advisory is now in effect for much of the Delmarva region, with visibility dropping to less than one mile in some areas. The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 1:08 PM today and it will remain in effect from 6 PM this evening through 10 AM Thursday morning. The thick fog is expected to impact coastal Delaware, including the Delaware beaches and inland Sussex County. Several New Jersey counties are also affected, including Atlantic, Ocean, Cape May, and parts of Monmouth and Burlington counties. Drivers should exercise extreme caution during the evening commute and Thursday morning’s rush hour. The dramatically reduced visibility could create hazardous driving conditions on major routes including Routes 1, 9, and 113. Safety officials recommend slowing down, using headlights even during daylight hours, and leaving extra distance between vehicles. Avoid using high beams, which can reflect off the fog and actually reduce visibility further. The fog is expected to gradually lift Thursday morning as temperatures rise and winds increase. Drivers should plan for extra travel time and consider delaying non-essential trips until conditions improve. The advisory expires at 10 AM Thursday, but motorists should continue monitoring conditions as pockets of fog may linger in some areas.

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