Summary
Millions of Americans received warnings about dangerous driving conditions due to dense fog across multiple states. Dense fog can cause poor visibility and lead to traffic accidents, so the National Weather Service issued advisories urging motorists to drive with caution. The fog affected at least 12 states and was especially prevalent during early morning hours.
Key Facts
- Dense fog advisories were issued for at least 12 states, including California, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and New York.
- The fog reduced visibility in some areas to one-quarter mile or less, making driving hazardous.
- The National Weather Service advised drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
- The Gulf states experienced fog ahead of a cold front, with warnings that dense fog could return.
- The fog also affected waterways, prompting warnings to boaters to use fog signals and proper navigation tools.
- The fog advisories were expected to expire by late Wednesday morning as temperatures rose and dispersed the fog.
- Meteorologists warned that similar fog conditions could occur on other mornings if the weather stays the same.
