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Dense Fog Advisory Issued: Hazardous Driving Conditions Expected

A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, and Watonwan Counties until 11:00 AM CDT today, October 12, with hazardous driving conditions expected due to low visibility.

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10/12/2026 · Yellow Medicine County edition

Drivers in Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, and Watonwan Counties should exercise extreme caution this morning due to a Dense Fog Advisory. The National Weather Service (NWS) Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN has issued this advisory, effective until 11:00 AM CDT today, October 12.

Visibility is expected to be a quarter mile or less at times, creating hazardous driving conditions. The NWS advises anyone driving in these areas to slow down, use their headlights, and maintain a significant distance from other vehicles.

This advisory is in effect for Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, and Watonwan Counties until 11:00 AM CDT.

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