Dense Fog Advisory Issued for West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Dense Fog Advisory.” This is in effect until Thursday, May 8, at 8 a.m.

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There are concerns that low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous this morning.

It is suggested that if driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of

distance ahead of you.

West Alabama Counties Under the Advisory

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

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All counties under the advisory: Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Marengo, Marion, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

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