The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for coastal Delaware and southern New Jersey, warning of hazardous driving conditions starting this evening.
Visibility is expected to drop to less than one mile beginning at 6 PM today and continuing through 10 AM Thursday morning. The advisory affects Delaware’s beaches, inland Sussex County, and several New Jersey counties including Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, and Monmouth.
“Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,” according to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, which issued the alert at 1:08 PM this afternoon.
Drivers planning to travel through the affected areas tonight or early Thursday morning should take extra precautions. Weather officials recommend slowing down, using headlights even during daylight hours, and maintaining plenty of distance between vehicles.
The dense fog is expected to gradually lift Thursday morning as temperatures rise. Commuters should allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes if possible.
Stay with TV Delmarva for the latest weather updates and traffic conditions throughout the advisory period. The fog advisory expires at 10 AM Thursday.
