An updated dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 5:33 a.m. EDT in effect until 11 a.m. EDT for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties.
The weather service informs, “Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.”
“Low visibility will make for hazardous driving conditions. Fog is expected to gradually thicken this morning and will affect this morning’s commute,” states the weather service. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.”
Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service
When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible…