Special Weather Statement 12/17/2024 23:18 for Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 2:18AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 11:18pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 2:00am
Description: 
Cameras and observations indicate that areas of fog have developed from the Central Virginia Piedmont to the Maryland Eastern Shore and interior NE North Carolina. Visibilities will average from one half to two miles, but may drop to one quarter miles at times. The fog could persist through much of the morning. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog. Drive at reduced speeds...watch for children at school bus stops...and use low beam headlights only.
Area Description: 
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Northampton; Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA