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Special Weather Statement — Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 21, 1:25 PM UTC · Updated Sep 21, 11:03 AM UTC
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Localized dense fog has developed along the northern and central Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. This affects Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain, and Highway 211 at Thornton Gap. Motorists should use extra caution when driving this morning. Reduce speed, leave extra travel time and following distance, and use low beam headlights.

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Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge

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Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge

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Sep 21, 11:03 AM UTC · nws

Localized dense fog has developed along the northern and central Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. This affects Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain, and Highway 211 at Thornton Gap. Motorists should use extra caution when driving this morning. Reduce speed, leave extra travel time and following distance, and use low beam headlights.

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