A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across the Delmarva Peninsula until 10 PM tonight, with visibility dropping to just one-quarter mile or less in some areas.
The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 4:04 PM, warning drivers of potentially dangerous conditions on roadways throughout the region. All three Delaware counties – New Castle, Kent, and Sussex – are under the advisory, along with portions of Maryland’s Eastern Shore including Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline, and Sussex counties.
The thick fog is creating hazardous driving conditions as the evening commute gets underway. Weather officials are urging motorists to exercise extreme caution if they must travel during these conditions.
Drivers should slow down significantly, use their headlights, and maintain extra distance between vehicles. The reduced visibility makes it difficult to judge distances and spot other vehicles, pedestrians, or road hazards.
The fog advisory extends beyond Delmarva into portions of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, affecting a large swath of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve this evening, with the advisory set to expire at 10 PM. Motorists are advised to delay non-essential travel until visibility improves.
