The Southeast Sees Dense Fog Thursday Morning

Those who live and are traveling in southeast, South Dakota saw dense fog during Thursday morning.

Photo Credit: SDDOT at Junction City at 6:03am 12-28-2023

In Sioux City, Iowa, the dense freezing fog moved into the region before 4:00am dropping visibilities at the Sioux Gateway Airport to only a quarter of a mile. At Le Mars Municipal Airport, visibilities were down to 0.15 of a mile at 6:00 am CST.

This dense fog has spilled into southeast, South Dakota with SDDOT cameras showing the dense fog over Interstate 29.

Photo Credit: SDDOT at North Sioux City, SD at 3:33am CST 12-28-2023

Driving in dense fog can be dangerous, so if you are traveling in this area, please keep these safety tips in mind...

• Slow down and allow extra time to reach where you are going.

• Use your low-bean headlights and fog lights. (Don't use high beams)

• Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.

• Use the lines on the highway to keep you on track on where you are on the road.

• Keep your windshield cleared and use wipers if need be.