Patchy Fog Expected Across Northeast Wisconsin
A Special Weather Statement highlights the potential for patchy fog across northeast Wisconsin on September 26, 2026.
Fog can develop in localized areas and may vary significantly over short distances. Visibility could drop quickly while traveling, particularly during the overnight and morning hours.
Drivers should be prepared for changing visibility and allow additional time when traveling through fog-prone areas.
Reduced Visibility Could Affect Travel
Patchy fog can make it difficult to see vehicles, pedestrians, roadway markings, and obstacles ahead.
Conditions may be especially challenging on rural roads, near rivers and lakes, in low-lying areas, and in locations where moisture collects.
Drivers should reduce speed and use headlights when visibility is reduced.
Essentials: Fog Safety
- 🚗 Slow down when encountering fog.
- 💡 Use low-beam headlights rather than high beams.
- ↔️ Increase following distance between vehicles.
- 👀 Watch carefully for pedestrians, cyclists, and stopped vehicles.
- 🛣️ Avoid sudden lane changes or passing when visibility is poor.
- 📱 Check travel and weather conditions before heading out.
- ⚠️ Be prepared for visibility to improve and deteriorate quickly.
What Drivers Should Watch For
Fog can be highly localized, meaning visibility may be clear in one location and significantly reduced only a few miles away.
If visibility becomes too poor to drive safely, pull completely off the roadway at a safe location when possible. Avoid stopping in active travel lanes or on roadway shoulders where conditions make it unsafe.
Bottom Line
The September 26, 2026, Special Weather Statement for northeast Wisconsin highlights patchy fog and the potential for reduced visibility.
Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, use low-beam headlights, and remain alert for rapidly changing visibility.
Slow down and give yourself extra time when traveling through fog.
