New York, New York – Visibility could fall below 500 feet overnight, creating hazardous driving conditions across coastal New York City, Long Island, and southern Connecticut before the Friday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, dense fog is expected to develop late tonight and persist into early Friday, mainly impacting coastal areas including Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau County. A Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect this evening, though impacts are expected to stay minimal and confined to vulnerable shoreline roads.
Drivers along the Belt Parkway, FDR Drive, and Long Island Expressway may encounter sudden visibility drops during the early morning hours. Ferry operations and flights in and out of LaGuardia and JFK could also face delays if fog becomes widespread. Mariners should note a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through Friday night, with reduced visibility and choppy waters posing added risks.
Looking ahead, showers on Sunday could bring brief downpours capable of minor street flooding, especially in poor drainage areas. Residents should use low-beam headlights in fog, allow extra travel time, and stay alert for rapidly changing conditions.
Fog is expected to lift by mid-morning Friday, with additional updates possible if visibility worsens overnight.
