Dense fog has developed across portions of west central Iowa this evening and is expected to spread into northwest to north central Iowa during the late evening hours and persist through much of Thursday morning.

Audubon-Cass Counties…

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY…

* VISIBILITY…Visibility restrictions of one quarter mile or less at times are likely.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be challenging at times due to the significantly reduced visibility. In addition to the dense fog, there is the possibility of slick spots on roadways, bridges and sidewalks from freezing moisture deposits from the
dense fog.

Shelby & Pottawattamie Counties…Areas of fog will be possible this evening, and it could be dense in some areas with visibility down to 1/2 mile or less. With temperatures at freezing and falling, slippery road conditions could develop through the evening. Travelers along Interstate 80 will encounter the fog east of the Minden area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving, slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.