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Drive with Caution: Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Region Until 1 PM Today

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 1 PM today for Marshall, Roberts, Day, Codington, Grant, and Deuel counties, with visibility expected to be a quarter-mile or less, making driving hazardous.

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10/12/2026 · Marshall & Day Region edition

Residents in Marshall, Roberts, Day, Codington, Grant, and Deuel counties should exercise extreme caution while driving today, October 12, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, effective until 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon.

Visibility is expected to be a quarter-mile or less in areas affected by the dense fog. This significantly reduced visibility could create hazardous driving conditions across the warned areas.

The NWS advises all drivers to slow down, use their headlights, and maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. These precautions are crucial to ensure safety on the roads during the advisory period.

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