The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a freezing fog advisory for a large part of central Alabama, including all the counties shaded in green on the map. This is in effect until 9am CST Tuesday. Here are the details from NWS:
...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. Some areas in the southern part of the advisory are not at freezing yet but are expected to drop to near or below freezing before the advisory expires. * WHERE...the northern two thirds of Central Alabama generally along and north of Sumter County to Chambers County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.
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