Be prepared for dense fog in Pee Dee until Sunday morning

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A report was issued from the NWS Wilmington NC on Sunday at 4:35 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. The alert is for Inland Georgetown, Conway and Myrtle Beach area as well as Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion and Williamsburg counties.

"Areas of fog early this morning will reduce visibility to 1 to 3 miles at times. Motorists may encounter patches of dense fog within these areas that further reduces visibility to near 0 at times. Visibility will ultimately improve by mid morning as the fog dissipates or clouds and scattered showers move in," states the NWS.

The NWS states, "When driving and encountering the fog, immediately SLOW DOWN. Use your low beam headlights and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed."

This alert is in effect until 9 a.m.

Guidance from the NWS for navigating foggy conditions

If you must venture out in foggy conditions, keep these safety tips from the NWS in mind:

Moderate your speed:

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

Visibility matters:

• Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If you have fog lights, use them.

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:

• Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.

Visibility near zero:

• 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 recommendations from the NWS, you can navigate foggy conditions with greater safety, mitigating the risk of accidents and prioritizing your well-being.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 4:38 AM.