Special Weather Statement Maryland, Virginia | Effective 03/09/2026 16:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 7:58PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires: 
March 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
Areas of marine fog are nudging onshore this evening and primarily affecting the immediate Atlantic coast of the lower Eastern Shore. Visibility will be reduced to less than one mile, and locally be reduced a quarter mile. Fog will potentially move farther inland after 10 PM. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog. Drive at reduced speeds and use low beam headlights only.
Area Description: 
Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov