Dense fog dangerous for drivers

Via National Weather Service

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls and much of eastern South Dakota, southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa were placed under a Dense Fog Advisory Thursday morning.

The Dense Fog Advisory has been expanded as fog continues to develop across the region. Look for localized visibilities of 1/4 mile or less. Use caution if out driving! pic.twitter.com/cq4dsVuCBZ

— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) November 4, 2021

The National Weather Service issued the advisory through 10 a.m. Thursday, reporting visibility of one-fourth of a mile or less. The service is urging drivers to use caution on the road.

What? There's a car there? For those heading out into the dense fog early this morning:
1) SLOW DOWN!
2) Take off the cruise control.
3) Allow extra distance to other vehicles.
4) Sub-freezing temps will create slick spots on roadways and bridges.
5) WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS! pic.twitter.com/NsSt0q0OSn

— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) November 4, 2021

The full bulletin from the NWS is below:

DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Moody, Brookings, Kingsbury, Lake and
  Minnehaha Counties. In Minnesota, Pipestone and Rock Counties.
  This includes the Tribal Lands of the Flandreau Santee Sioux
  Tribal Nation.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.