RICHMOND, Va. – Drivers across central and eastern Virginia are waking up to dense fog Friday morning, with visibility dropping to a quarter-mile or less in some locations. The National Weather Service in Wakefield warns the thickest fog is expected to persist through 9 a.m., creating hazardous travel conditions along I-64, I-95, and surrounding highways.
According to the weather service, motorists should allow extra time, use headlights, and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility until skies begin clearing later in the morning. Once the fog lifts, conditions will turn partly to mostly sunny, with afternoon highs warming into the upper 70s and low 80s.
Along the coast, however, the threat shifts from fog to water. Coastal Flood Advisories remain in effect this afternoon and evening for the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia and North Carolina shorelines, and tidal rivers. Minor flooding could bring up to a foot of inundation in low-lying areas.
Beachgoers are also urged to use caution, as a high rip current risk continues Friday and Saturday across southern beaches, with a moderate risk for northern beaches.
Warnings remain in effect into the evening, and additional advisories may be issued as conditions evolve.
