Dense Fog Advisory Issued: Drive with Caution in Midlands Until 10 AM
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the eastern Midlands of South Carolina and Burke County, Georgia, until 10 AM EDT today, October 2nd, reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less and making driving hazardous.
Residents in the eastern Midlands of South Carolina and Burke County, Georgia, are advised to exercise extreme caution when driving this morning due to a Dense Fog Advisory. The National Weather Service (NWS) Columbia SC has issued this advisory, effective immediately until 10:00 AM EDT today, October 2nd.
Visibility is significantly reduced to one-quarter mile or less in dense fog, creating hazardous driving conditions. Areas affected in South Carolina include Burke, Lee, Sumter, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Bamberg, Northwestern Orangeburg, Central Orangeburg, and Southeastern Orangeburg counties.
If you must drive, the NWS urges you to slow down, use your headlights, and maintain plenty of distance between your vehicle and others. These precautions are crucial to prevent accidents and ensure safety on the roads during this period of low visibility.
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