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Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Central Kentucky Until 11 AM EDT

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for central Kentucky until 11 AM EDT, with visibility below one-quarter mile due to dense fog, creating hazardous driving conditions. Drivers should slow down and use headlights.

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10/12/2026 · Winchester edition

A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for numerous counties in central Kentucky, effective immediately until 11:00 AM EDT this morning, October 12. The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, reports visibility of one-quarter mile or less in dense fog, making driving conditions hazardous.

Affected counties include Grayson, Hardin, Bullitt, Henry, Shelby, Franklin, Scott, Harrison, Spencer, Anderson, Woodford, Fayette, Bourbon, Nicholas, Nelson, Washington, Mercer, Jessamine, Clark, Larue, Marion, Boyle, Garrard, Madison, Edmonson, Hart, Green, Taylor, Casey, Lincoln, Warren, Simpson, Allen, Barren, Monroe, Metcalfe, Adair, Russell, Cumberland, and Clinton.

If you are driving in these areas, slow down, use your headlights, and maintain plenty of distance between your vehicle and others. The advisory is set to expire at 11:00 AM EDT today.

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