A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:17 a.m. for patchy fog until 9 a.m. for Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties.

“Patchy fog has developed this morning across the area. While the fog is not expected to be widespread, it could become locally dense with visibilities under one quarter mile. Use caution when traveling and be prepared for changes in visibility,” explains the weather service.

Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service

If you must drive in foggy conditions, keep the following safety tips in mind:

Moderate your speed:

Slow down and allocate extra travel time to reach your destination safely.

Visibility priority:

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