Dense fog advisory in place for Washington and Greene counties until Saturday morning

On Saturday at 5:47 a.m. the National Weather Service released a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Washington and Greene counties.

The weather service says to anticipate, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."

"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," says the weather service. "If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."

Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service

When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.

If driving through fog becomes inevitable, remember t