Foggy Start To The Day

Dense fog advisory issued across the region

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A Dense Fog Advisory was in effect this morning across the region, with the National Weather Service reporting visibility down to a quarter mile or less in some areas. Some schools were delayed two hours, though many were not in session for President's Day.

Why it matters

Foggy conditions can significantly impact visibility and driving safety, leading to school delays and the need for extra precautions by motorists.

The details

Drivers are reminded to turn on their headlights in fog and use the low-beam setting. Indiana State Police say a motorist in the Evansville District was stopped after driving without headlights in an area where visibility was under one hundred feet, with the driver claiming the headlights were set to automatic.

  • A Dense Fog Advisory was in effect this morning across the region.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency that monitors and reports on weather conditions.

Indiana State Police

The state law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling Indiana's roads and highways.

Sergeant Todd Ringle

An Indiana State Police officer who stopped a driver for driving without headlights in foggy conditions.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

Foggy conditions require extra caution from drivers, including manually turning on headlights and slowing down to maintain safe visibility on the roads.