Patchy Dense Fog Expected Tonight Across the Carolina Piedmont

Patchy dense fog has developed across portions of the Carolina Piedmont this evening, particularly near lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.

Visibility has already dropped to less than one-half mile in some areas, and conditions are expected to become more widespread overnight.

What to Expect

• Fog will remain patchy early tonight.

• Dense fog and very low visibility will become increasingly common after midnight.

• Visibility may drop suddenly and over short distances.

• Areas near water and low-lying spots will be most susceptible.

Because of the patchy nature of the fog, one stretch of road may be clear while the next becomes sharply reduced in visibility.

Travel Impacts

Motorists should be prepared for changing conditions overnight and into the early morning hours.

If traveling:

• Slow down.

• Increase following distance.

• Use low-beam headlights (not high beams).

• Be prepared for sudden visibility drops.

Allow extra travel time, especially for the early morning commute.

Fog is expected to gradually improve after sunrise, though some areas may remain slow to clear.

Continue to monitor for updates as conditions evolve.