Several counties across Texas have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to expect dense fog, which could reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in some parts, until Thursday morning.

Why It Matters

This drop in visibility is likely to make driving conditions hazardous and could affect Thursday morning's commute. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, low visibility caused by fog, results in over 38,700 vehicle crashes each year. The NWS has, therefore, urged drivers to slow down, use low beam headlights, and maintain a safe distance from the car in front.

What To Know

The dense fog, which is expected to reduce visibility to a quarter of a mile or less overnight Wednesday until Thursday morning, is forecast to affect:

North central, central, south centr

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