Last Updated on July 4, 2022 6:48 am
NCZ001>003-018>020-041200-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville200 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
…Patchy Dense Fog to Hamper Morning Travel…
Moist ground from recent rainfall and very light or calm windsthis morning have allowed for the formation of areas of dense fogacross the northwest North Carolina mountains and foothills.Visibilities in some locations have already dropped to 1/4 mile orless. These conditions are expected to expand throughout thisregion overnight and early this Fourth of July morning.
If you are planning travel through this region early this morning,especially Wilkes, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, and Yadkincounties be alert for areas of dense fog and severely reducedvisibility. This includes the Interstate 77 corridor and U.S. 421.Fog will tend to be the worse in river valleys, near sources ofwater, and at the higher elevations above 3000 ft.
Reduce speed, use low beam headlights, leave extra distancebetween you and the vehicle in front of you, and allow extra timeto reach your destination. Please heed any Department ofTransportation or Law Enforcement hazard signs or notifications.
The fog is expected to dissipate by or shortly after 8 AM EDT thismorning.