UPDATE: Expect fog in the Piedmont region until Friday morning

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An updated weather alert was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC on Friday at 2:17 a.m. for fog until 6 a.m. The alert is for Person, Granville, Vance, Guilford, Alamance, Orange, Durham, Davidson, Randolph, Chatham, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore and Lee counties.

"The fog will be the most dense across Alamance, Randolph, Davidson, Chatham and Orange counties with visibilities less than a half mile. Other locations such as Person, Granville, Lee and Guilford counties will have visibilities of a mile or less at times. Motorists are urged to slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow extra following distance. Conditions should improve toward and just after daybreak," says the NWS.

This alert is in effect until 6 a.m.

Navigating fog: Safety tips by the NWS

If you must drive in foggy conditions, keep the following safety tips in mind:

Reduce speed:

• Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.

Visibility priority:

• Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If available, employ your fog lights.

Avoid high-beams:

• Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road.

Keep a safe distance:

• Keep a considerable following distance to account for sudden stops or shifts in traffic patterns.

Stay in your lane:

• To ensure you are staying in the correct lane, use the road's lane markings as a guide.

Zero visibility protocol:

• In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.

Limited parking options:

• If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible. Once you come to a stop, turn off all lights except your hazard flashing lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off of the brake pedal to be sure the tail lights are not illuminated so that other drivers don't mistakenly run into you.

By adhering to these precautions from the NWS, you can navigate foggy conditions more safely, reducing the likelihood of accidents and ensuring your personal safety.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 11:55 PM.