Weather Alert Issued for Parts of New York

Fog expected to impact visibility across the region on Monday afternoon.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:04pm

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The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for parts of New York, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties. The statement is in effect until 2 p.m. on Monday due to locally dense fog that is expected to reduce visibility to around a quarter mile or less at times.

Why it matters

Dense fog can significantly impact visibility and make driving conditions hazardous, especially on major roadways and highways. This weather alert is intended to warn residents and travelers to exercise extra caution if they must be on the roads during the affected time period.

The details

The National Weather Service issued the special weather statement at 11:01 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, citing the potential for locally dense fog to impact the region and reduce visibility to around a quarter mile or less at times. Drivers are advised to use low beam headlights and exercise extra caution if traveling during the affected hours.

  • The weather statement was issued at 11:01 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The statement is in effect until 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

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The takeaway

This weather alert serves as an important reminder for drivers in the affected areas to be extra vigilant and adjust their driving behaviors accordingly to ensure safety on the roads during periods of reduced visibility due to dense fog.