Dense Fog Advisory Issued: Drive with Caution in Southwest MN, East Central SD
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for parts of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota until 10:00 AM CDT today, October 12, with visibility reduced to a quarter-mile or less, making driving hazardous; motorists are advised to slow down, use headlights, and increase following distance.
Drivers in portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota are advised to slow down and use extra caution due to a Dense Fog Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sioux Falls, SD. The advisory is effective immediately, October 12, 2026, at 4:10 AM CDT, and will remain in effect until 10:00 AM CDT this morning.
Visibility is expected to be one-quarter mile or less at times, making driving conditions hazardous. The affected areas include Murray and Pipestone counties in Minnesota, and Kingsbury, Miner, Lake, and Moody counties in South Dakota.
The NWS instructs drivers to slow down, use headlights, and maintain plenty of distance from other vehicles. These actions are crucial to ensure safety during periods of significantly reduced visibility.
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