Weather Alert Issued for Long Island Counties

Fog expected to impact travel until late morning

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Suffolk and Nassau counties in New York, warning of locally dense fog that is expected to impact travel conditions until around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down, and leave extra distance between vehicles due to rapidly changing visibility.

Why it matters

Fog can significantly reduce visibility on roads and highways, increasing the risk of accidents. This alert is intended to help keep drivers and commuters safe during the morning hours when fog is most likely to be present.

The details

According to the weather service, the fog is expected to be locally dense, meaning visibility could change rapidly in certain areas. Drivers are advised to use low-beam headlights and leave plenty of distance between their vehicle and the one in front of them to account for the poor visibility.

  • The special weather statement was issued at 3:29 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The alert is in effect until 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

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What’s next

The weather service expects visibility to begin improving by 10 a.m. as the fog dissipates.

The takeaway

Drivers in Suffolk and Nassau counties should exercise extra caution during their morning commute on Saturday due to the potential for rapidly changing visibility caused by dense fog, which can significantly increase the risk of accidents.