Last Updated on August 18, 2022 5:41 am
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…Patchy Dense Fog Will Hamper Morning Commute In Some Areas…
Moist ground and a moist lower atmosphere combined with mostlycalm winds across the region this morning has resulted in patchydense fog, most notable along river valleys, rural areas, and alsoacross the higher elevations of the Blue Ridge in southwestVirginia and northwest North Carolina.
Visibility will vary highly from one location to another. If youwill be driving across southeast West Virginia, southwestVirginia, or northwest North Carolina through around 9 AM thismorning, be prepared for rapid changes in visibility from onelocation to another. The visibility may be as low as zero miles insome spots.
Some major roads and highways impacted include Interstate 77through Yadkin and Surry Counties in North Carolina northwardthrough southwest Virginia to the West Virginia border, Interstate81 between Marion and Christiansburg, the Blue Ridge Parkway, andother roads and highways in the advisory area, such as US Highway58, US Highway 460, and Virginia Highway 100.
Reduce speed, use low beam headlights, leave extra distancebetween you and the vehicle in front of you, and allow extra timeto reach your destination.