Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Southeast Alabama

Visibility expected to drop to a quarter-mile or less until Friday morning

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for several counties in southeast Alabama, including Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva, and Houston. The advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. on Friday, with forecasts calling for visibility to drop to just a quarter-mile or less in some areas due to the dense fog.

Why it matters

Dense fog can make driving extremely hazardous, increasing the risk of accidents due to poor visibility. The weather service is urging drivers in the affected areas to exercise caution, slow down, and consider delaying travel if possible.

The details

The National Weather Service states that the dense fog could make driving conditions challenging, with visibility dropping to just a quarter-mile or less in some areas. Drivers are advised to use low-beam headlights, avoid high-beams, keep a safe following distance, and stay in their lane. If visibility becomes near-zero, drivers should pull off the road, turn off all lights except hazard lights, and wait out the fog.

  • The dense fog advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for issuing weather advisories and forecasts for the United States.

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The takeaway

Drivers in the affected areas of southeast Alabama should exercise extreme caution, slow down, and consider delaying travel if possible until the dense fog clears on Friday morning. Following the weather service's safety guidelines can help reduce the risk of accidents during these hazardous driving conditions.