Weather

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Arlington

The Washington Monument disappears in fog, as viewed from near the Netherlands Carrilon (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Be careful out there — it’s going to be a foggy night.

The National Weather Service just issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Arlington and much of the D.C. area. It’s in effect until 1 a.m.

From NWS:

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northeast, northern and western Maryland, The District of Columbia, northern and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.