A Dense Fog Advisory is now in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula, with visibility dropping to just one quarter mile or less overnight.
The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 7:33 PM Sunday evening, warning that hazardous driving conditions are expected from midnight tonight through 10:00 AM Tuesday morning.
Locally, the advisory covers Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware, plus Talbot County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The fog will also impact parts of southern New Jersey, including Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cumberland, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.
Meteorologists warn the thick fog could create dangerous travel conditions during the Monday morning commute, significantly reducing visibility on highways and local roads throughout the region.
If you must drive during the advisory period, the National Weather Service strongly recommends slowing down, using your headlights, and maintaining extra distance between vehicles. Drivers should also avoid using high beam headlights, which can reflect off the fog and actually worsen visibility.
The Dense Fog Advisory is set to expire at 10:00 AM Tuesday morning as conditions are expected to improve throughout the late morning hours. Stay with TV Delmarva for the latest weather updates.
