The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for several counties in Alabama.

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This advisory has been issued to alert commuters to the risk of reduced visibility, which may lead to hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service said to expect “Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.”

The Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7.

West Alabama Counties Under the Advisory

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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