Central Ala blanketed by thick fog

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Visibility is down to almost nothing in parts of central Alabama because of thick fog.

The National Weather Service says travel is hazardous around Montgomery because of heavy fog that developed early Wednesday.

Fog is also heavy around the Auburn area and into western Alabama.

The weather service has issued a dense fog advisory extending from Birmingham’s northern suburbs all the way to the Alabama coast. It includes parts of interstate highways and other heavily traveled roads statewide.

Forecasters say visibility could be down to one-quarter of a mile or less in areas. The advisory expires at 9 a.m. Wednesday.