Look for dense fog in Eastern North Carolina until Tuesday morning, says the NWS

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The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a report at 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. The alert is for Northern Craven, Southern Craven, West Carteret, Inland Onslow and Coastal Onslow as well as Duplin, Lenoir and Jones counties.

"Patchy dense fog with visibilities of one quarter mile or less has been observed in Onslow and Duplin counties. There is potential for the fog to expand north and east into Carteret, Craven, Jones, and Lenoir counties through 7:30 a.m. Any reductions in visibility should improve by 9 a.m.," says the NWS.

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:

Reduce speed:

• Slow down and allocate 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 available, employ your fog lights.

Avoid high-beams:

• Refrain from using high-beam lights, as they create glare, making it more difficult for you to see what's ahead of you on the road.

Keep a safe distance:

• Maintain a significant following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifts in traffic patterns.

Stay in your lane:

• To ensure you are staying in the correct lane, use the road's lane markings as a guide.

Visibility near zero:

• In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.

Limited parking options:

• If no designated parking area is available, pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.

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 19, 2026 at 4:48 AM.