Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:03AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:03AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC**

Localized dense fog has developed along the northern and central Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. This affects Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain, and Highway 211 at Thornton Gap. Motorists should use extra caution when driving this morning. Reduce speed, leave extra travel time and following distance, and use low beam headlights.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 7:03 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM UTC

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