Drivers across the Delaware beaches and coastal areas should prepare for hazardous travel conditions as dense fog is expected to blanket the region starting this evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory effective from 6 PM today through 10 AM Thursday morning. Visibility will drop to less than one mile, creating dangerous driving conditions throughout the overnight hours and Thursday morning commute.
The advisory covers inland Sussex County, Delaware beaches, and extends into several New Jersey coastal counties including Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties.
“This is going to significantly impact visibility for anyone traveling tonight or early tomorrow morning,” said TV Delmarva meteorologist. “We’re talking about visibility dropping below one mile, which makes it very difficult to see other vehicles, traffic signals, and road signs.”
Drivers are urged to slow down, use headlights, and maintain extra following distance. If visibility becomes extremely poor, consider pulling over safely until conditions improve.
The fog is expected to gradually lift Thursday morning as temperatures rise and winds increase. The advisory expires at 10 AM Thursday, though patchy fog may linger in some areas through late morning.
Stay with TV Delmarva for continued weather updates.
