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Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Lincoln, Lyon, Brookings Counties

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Lincoln, Lyon, and Brookings Counties until 1:00 PM CDT today, urging drivers to slow down and use headlights due to dangerously low visibility.

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10/12/2026 · Marshall edition

Drivers in Lincoln and Lyon Counties in Minnesota, and Brookings County in South Dakota, are advised to exercise extreme caution due to a Dense Fog Advisory. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Sioux Falls, SD, issued the advisory effective immediately, October 12, at 6:12 AM CDT, until 1:00 PM CDT today.

Visibility is expected to be one quarter mile or less at times within the affected areas. These conditions can make driving hazardous. The NWS Sioux Falls SD urges all motorists to slow down, use their headlights, and maintain ample distance between their vehicle and others on the road.

The advisory impacts Lincoln and Lyon Counties in Minnesota and Brookings County in South Dakota. Conditions are expected to improve after 1:00 PM CDT.

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