Dense fog reduces visibility in southern Mississippi through 9 a.m.

Dense fog is reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less across far southern Mississippi, the National Weather Service said. The fog is expected to persist until 9 a.m.

A dense fog advisory has been issued for the Pine Belt in southeast Mississippi. The advisory warns drivers to slow down and use low beam headlights in areas of reduced visibility.

Forecasters also noted that patchy dense fog could develop as far north as Interstate 20. Travelers are urged to exercise caution while driving through affected areas.

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