National Weather Service: Fog to reduce visibility through tonight

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement warning of areas of fog that are expected to reduce visibility through tonight. The statement covers a large area that includes cities in northern Bristol MA, western Plymouth MA, eastern Plymouth MA, southern Bristol MA, southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, northwest Providence RI, southeast Providence RI, western Kent RI, eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, Washington RI, Newport RI, and Block Island RI.

According to the statement, the fog is expected to increase in areal coverage tonight as moisture levels rise. Visibilities reduced to between one half and two miles should be common across Rhode Island and southeastern portions of Massachusetts, with locally dense fog possible overnight. The statement warns motorists to be aware of rapidly changing reductions to visibility and to use low beam headlights and keep a safe travelling distance between their vehicle and the vehicle ahead of them.

The statement was issued at 718 PM EDT on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Areas affected by the statement include Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham.

The National Weather Service issues special weather statements to alert the public of weather conditions that are unusual or potentially hazardous, but do not meet the criteria for a warning or advisory. The statement serves as a heads-up to the public to keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for any changes. In this case, motorists should take extra precautions while driving through the areas affected by the fog.

Radar valid at 730 pm EDT, Apr 5th 2023

MAZ017>024-RIZ001>008-060400-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-
Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River,
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown,
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence,
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick,
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
718 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2023

…AREAS OF FOG TO REDUCE VISIBILITY THROUGH TONIGHT…

As of 715 PM Wednesday…areas of fog have developed and the fog
is expected to increase in areal coverage tonight as moisture
levels rise. Visibilities reduced to between one half and two
miles should be common across Rhode Island and southeastern
portions of Massachusetts, with locally dense fog possible
overnight.

Motorists should be aware of rapidly changing reductions to
visibility. Use low beam headlights and keep a safe travelling
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

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