Maryland, West Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 02:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:31AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 2:31am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
The combination of smoke and river valley fog may result in visibility of one quarter mile or less in portions of Garrett, western Mineral, and western Grant Counties through mid morning. If traveling, be alert for sudden changes in visibility. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and use low beam headlights when encountering dense fog.
Area Description: 
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Grant; Western Mineral
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC