Ohio – A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect across large portions of Ohio early Thursday, with visibility reduced to one-quarter mile or less in some areas, creating hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the advisory was issued at 1:35 a.m. Thursday and remains in effect until 9 a.m. EST. Dense fog is affecting parts of central, south central, and west central Ohio.
Counties included in the advisory range from Hardin and Logan counties south through Ross, Pike, and Scioto counties, and east through Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, and Hocking counties. Cities impacted include Columbus, Springfield, Newark, Lancaster, Chillicothe, Portsmouth, Circleville, Marysville, Urbana, Bellefontaine, and Waverly, among others.
Forecasters warn that visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in areas of dense fog, particularly on rural roads, highways, and low-lying areas. These conditions are expected to persist through the early morning commute before gradually improving after sunrise.
The primary impact is hazardous driving conditions, especially during peak morning travel hours.
The National Weather Service advises drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and maintain extra following distance while traveling in fog.
No additional weather hazards were included with this advisory. Conditions will be monitored, and updates will be issued if necessary.
