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Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 1:31AM CDT until September 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
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Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 1:31AM CDT until September 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

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09/17/2026 · Wayne & Lucas Region edition

**Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 1:31AM CDT until September 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA**

* WHAT...Visibility less than one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

**What You Should Do:**

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Des Moines IA

- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 1:31 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 10:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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