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Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 9:10 AM May. 3, 2024 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, south central, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Visibility will change rapidly across the region while driving. Be prepared for pockets of dense fog and be especially cautious around sunrise. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog will begin to dissipate between 7 and 8 AM CDT this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Be especially cautious at intersections and railroad crossings as vehicles and trains may be hidden by the fog. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:44 AM May. 3, 2024 – National Weather Service
...Areas of Fog Developing Over Much of Central Iowa... Fog is developing over the region. River valleys and low lying areas are seeing the thickest fog at this time. Over the next several hours, fog is expected to become more widespread. Visibility will range from a few miles and quickly change to 1/4 mile or less. If traveling early today through the morning commute, use caution. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely; use low beam headlights and be extra cautious at intersections and railroad crossings if visibility is low. The fog should begin lifting and conditions improving after 7 to 8 am this morning.
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