A dense fog advisory is in effect until noon today for the counties
of Woodford, Tazewell, McLean, Mason, Logan, DeWitt, Piatt,
Champaign, Vermilion, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon,
Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar and Shelby,
including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Havana, Lincoln,
Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville,
Decatur, Charleston, Mattoon and Shelbyville Timing: The
lowest visibilities are expected to be through about 10 a.m.
However, areas west of the Interstate 55 corridor will likely
continue to see improving visibilities.
Visibility: Many areas will see visibilities less than a
quarter-mile, especially through midmorning.
Results: With temperatures below freezing, the fog has been
producing a layer of ice and frost. This will cause slick spots on
untreated roads, especially on bridges and overpasses. Between this
and the rapidly changing visibility, driving this morning will be
quite hazardous.
Precautionary, preparedness actions: A dense fog advisory
means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than
one-quarter mile. If driving, slow down, use your headlights and
leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Be alert for school bus
stops, which will not be easily seen in advance.
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For graphical depiction of areas affected, see
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ilx/.
[Text from National Weather Service,
Lincoln office] |
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