Dense Fog Advisory: Visibility Drops to Quarter Mile Across Delmarva Tuesday Morning

Dense fog will reduce visibility to just a quarter mile across Delmarva from 2 AM to 10 AM Tuesday, creating hazardous driving conditions during the morning commute.

Drivers across the Delmarva Peninsula should prepare for dangerous morning conditions as the National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory effective from 2 AM to 10 AM Tuesday. Visibility will drop dramatically to just one quarter to one half mile in dense fog, creating hazardous driving conditions during the morning commute. The advisory affects New Castle and Kent counties in Delaware, along with Queen Anne’s and Caroline counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The fog will also impact areas beyond Delmarva, including parts of southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, making regional travel particularly challenging. “Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,” warns the National Weather Service Mount Holly office, which issued the advisory Monday evening at 7:33 PM. Motorists are urged to take extra precautions if they must travel during the advisory period. Safety officials recommend slowing down, using headlights, and maintaining plenty of distance between vehicles. Consider delaying non-essential travel until visibility improves. The Dense Fog Advisory is expected to expire at 10 AM Tuesday morning as conditions gradually improve throughout the region. Commuters should monitor local traffic reports and allow extra time for their morning travels.

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