Mid-Atlantic – Dense fog is reducing visibility to one-quarter mile or less Tuesday evening, creating hazardous travel conditions across parts of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.
The National Weather Service offices in Mount Holly, Baltimore/Washington, Wakefield and State College issued multiple Dense Fog Advisories Tuesday afternoon. Most land-based advisories remain in effect until 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST, depending on location.
Affected areas include Wilmington, Dover and Rehoboth Beach in Delaware; Philadelphia, Allentown and West Chester in Pennsylvania; Trenton, Atlantic City and New Brunswick in New Jersey; Cecil County, Maryland; and Accomack County, Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service, visibility may fall to one-quarter mile or less in dense fog, especially during the evening commute. Officials warn that low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights and allow extra distance between vehicles.
Marine advisories are also in effect. Dense Fog Advisories cover portions of the Atlantic coastal waters, Delaware Bay and parts of the Chesapeake Bay, with visibility dropping to 1 nautical mile or less. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for parts of the New Jersey and Delaware coastal waters from midnight through early Wednesday afternoon, with southwest winds 10 to 15 knots and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.
Boaters are advised to proceed with caution, use proper fog signals and ensure running lights are on.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve later tonight as visibility increases.
