Dodge City, KS – Drivers in western Kansas are urged to use caution Friday morning as dense fog blankets portions of Highway 283 and Interstate 70, reducing visibility for commuters.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, fog is expected to linger across the highlighted areas through noon Friday, October 24, 2025, particularly between Hays, Ness City, and Dodge City. Visibility may fall below one mile at times, creating hazardous travel conditions.
The advisory covers key corridors including Interstate 70 and Highway 283, where drivers may encounter sudden patches of thick fog, especially in Trego, Ellis, Ness, and Lane counties. Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and avoid sudden stops or lane changes while traveling through the region.
The National Weather Service recommends allowing extra time for morning commutes and staying alert for vehicles ahead that may appear suddenly due to low visibility. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by midday as temperatures rise and fog dissipates.
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