Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Philadelphia Region Until 10 AM
Dense fog has reduced visibility to a quarter mile or less across southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey this morning.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey, warning drivers of hazardous visibility conditions through 10 AM this morning.
The advisory, issued at 7:52 AM by NWS Mount Holly New Jersey, affects east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania along with central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey. Visibility has dropped to one quarter mile or less in dense fog across the region.
Driving Conditions Affected
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, according to the weather service. The fog is expected to gradually dissipate through 10 AM EDT this morning.
Commuters throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area and surrounding counties are experiencing significantly reduced visibility during the morning rush hour. The weather service advises drivers to use low-beam headlights, reduce speeds, and increase following distance when traveling in foggy conditions.
Regional Impact
The fog advisory covers a broad swath of the Delaware Valley region, extending from southeastern Pennsylvania across the Delaware River into multiple counties throughout New Jersey. Areas affected include portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey.
Weather officials expect conditions to improve as the morning progresses, with fog lifting and dissipating completely by 10 AM. The advisory remains in effect until that time across all affected areas.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution and consider delaying non-essential travel until visibility improves. The combination of dense fog and morning commuter traffic creates particularly dangerous driving conditions on highways and local roads throughout the region.
