Dense Fog — Dodge, Wisconsin

2009-09-04 · Dodge, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

The combination of high pressure over the Great Lakes Region, clear skies, light winds, and a moist layer of air near the ground allowed for the formation of dense fog overnight. Visibilities were reduced to 1/8 to 1/4 mile. Some airplain flights were delayed. Newspapers noted a few vehicle accidents. One occurred in Dodge County at the intersection of STH 60 and CTH DJ/J, about 3 miles east-northeast of Clyman. In this accident, a vehicle didn't stop at the intersection during the dense fog and struck the side of a semitrailer, resulting in the death of the vehicle's driver, a 47-year-old man (indrect death). Law enforcement officials inidicated that the dense fog was probably a factor (but did not directly kill or impact the driver).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 196675. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.