A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for much of the Delmarva Peninsula and southern New Jersey from 6 PM tonight through 10 AM Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Visibility is expected to drop to less than one mile in dense fog, creating hazardous driving conditions across the region. The advisory covers Delaware’s beaches and inland Sussex County, along with several New Jersey counties including Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, and parts of Monmouth and Burlington counties.
Drivers should exercise extreme caution during the evening commute tonight and Thursday morning. The National Weather Service strongly recommends slowing down, using headlights, and maintaining extra distance between vehicles. Fog-related accidents often occur when drivers fail to adjust their speed for reduced visibility conditions.
The thick fog is expected to develop this evening as temperatures cool and moisture increases near the coast. Conditions should gradually improve Thursday morning as temperatures rise and winds pick up.
Commuters should allow extra travel time and consider delaying non-essential trips during the worst conditions. The Dense Fog Advisory expires at 10 AM Thursday, but patchy fog could linger in some areas throughout the morning hours.
