A dense fog advisory is in effect across Long Island through 10 a.m. Saturday, with visibility expected to drop to a quarter-mile or less, according to the National Weather Service in Upton.
The statement covers Suffolk and Nassau counties, including the East End. The weather service said visibility should begin improving by about 10 a.m.
The advisory covers Suffolk and Nassau counties, including the Riverhead area.
Low visibility could make driving hazardous this morning, the weather service said. Motorists are advised to slow down, use low-beam headlights and leave plenty of distance between vehicles.
Forecasters said low clouds and areas of fog are expected this morning, with drizzle possible as colder air remains in place at the surface. The weather service also noted fog could redevelop near the coast late this afternoon into tonight as dew points rise over colder ocean waters, though increasing winds may limit how dense it becomes.
Today’s forecast calls for cloudy conditions with areas of fog and drizzle, with a high near 45 and light south winds. Showers are possible tonight into Sunday as a warm front lifts north and a cold front approaches, with clouds slow to clear into Sunday evening, according to the forecast discussion.
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