Residents in parts of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina find themselves under a Dense Fog Advisory this morning. According to the National Weather Service, visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less in some areas, leaving drivers to navigate through pea-soup conditions until the fog is expected to lift around 10 AM EST.
The fog has been somewhat fickle overnight, appearing patchy or varying in thickness, leaving some misled into believing the fog was lifting only to find themselves plunged back into dense clouds moments later. "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," warns the National Weather Service. Some locations where the fog seemed to clear have reported that visibilities "have recently improved." Such areas are, however, not exempt from danger; they are advised to be ready for visibility to worsen again before the fog fully dissipates later in the morning.
With fog affecting early morning commuters, extra caution is advised. The National Weather Service recommends drivers to "slow down, use low-beam headlights and fog lamps, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you." Visibility can seem fine until it quickly changes, as fog often blankets roadways unexpectedly. Stay alert for sudden changes in driving conditions.
Beyond the fog advisory, the weather outlook seems relatively mild for the region. After the fog lifts today, there's a slight chance of showers later in the afternoon, with temperatures reasonably high for December. The remainder of the week promises a mix of clouds and sunshine, with daytime highs ranging from the mid-40s to the upper 60s and lows dropping to the mid-20s in some areas. No further hazardous weather is expected through Tuesday, as per NWS forecast.
