Drivers across the Delmarva Peninsula should prepare for potentially dangerous travel conditions as dense fog is expected to blanket the region overnight into Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory effective from midnight tonight through 10 AM Tuesday, warning that visibility could drop to just one quarter mile or less in some areas.
Locally, the advisory covers Kent County and inland Sussex County in Delaware, as well as Talbot County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The fog warning also extends into southern New Jersey, affecting Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Cumberland, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington counties.
“Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,” warns the National Weather Service. Officials are urging motorists to take extra precautions if they must travel during the advisory period.
If you’re driving through the fog, remember these safety tips: slow down significantly, turn on your headlights, and maintain a much greater following distance than usual. Avoid using high beams, as they can reflect off the fog and actually reduce visibility.
The dense fog is expected to gradually lift by mid-morning Tuesday as temperatures warm. Stay with TV Delmarva for continued weather updates throughout the night.
