Maryland Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 00:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:13AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 17, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires: 
August 17, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
Patches of dense fog are possible this morning, with the lowest visibility over the ridgelines. This includes Interstate 68 and Highway 40 between Big Savage Mountain and Keysers Ridge. Motorists should exercise extra caution when encountering reduced visibility. Reduce speed, leave extra time and following distance, and use low beam headlights.
Area Description: 
Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov