Alert Special Weather Statement until SUN 10:00 AM EDT Aug 16, 2026 Aug 16, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dense Fog Advisory for Morning CommuteWhat’s Happening:A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning for the mountains, foothills, and river valleys. The fog is expected to persist through 10 AM.Affected Areas:MountainsFoothillsRiver valleysWhat to Expect:Visibility may be significantly reduced in foggy areas, making travel conditions hazardous.Impacts:Reduced visibility on roads and highways.Potential delays in travel times. Safety Tips:Exercise extra caution while driving.Reduce speed and maintain a safe following distance.Use low beam headlights to improve visibility.Allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely. People are also reading… Impacts of possible Franklin County data center the topic of Sunday meeting Family sues over Virginia Tech student's suicide Cole Byrd's emergence key for Virginia Tech's special teams School resource deputy named to Franklin County School Board 94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide Long-empty building in downtown Rocky Mount could become luxury apartments Cameras catch more than 7,500 speeders on I-81 in Roanoke, Botetourt counties Self-service kayak rentals launch at Fairy Stone, SML state parks Virginia Tech administrators Wurthman, Brugger McSorley lose their jobs Hemp users, firms say Va. cannabis law denies access to products they rely on Ranking Virginia Tech's 2026 football slate by interest and opponent strength Want the best Perseid meteor shower views? Here's the where and when Unsafe, closed Roanoke Station Garage near Amtrak sold Rain and recent action by ApCo help to increase SML levels 10-year-old killed in Franklin County crash, state police investigating When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or thefranklinnewspost.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought The Roanoke region and Southside are the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in visit to Smith Mountain Lake. Watch Now: Related Video Counties with the most gun deaths Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value? Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value? A1 Minute! August 10, 2026: Big Richmond summer weekend; Richmond Raceway new collab; Petersburg temporary casino draws 500,000 A1 Minute! August 10, 2026: Big Richmond summer weekend; Richmond Raceway new collab; Petersburg temporary casino draws 500,000 The 10 safest cities in the United States The 10 safest cities in the United States
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