Dense Fog — Vermilion, Illinois

2017-02-22 · Vermilion, Illinois

Event narrative

A 10-vehicle accident occurred on eastbound I-74 just west of Danville at approximately 6:40am CST. One man was killed in the crash, while several other people were injured. Dense fog had reduced the visibility to less than one quarter of a mile at the time of the accident.

Wider weather episode

An unseasonably warm and humid airmass flowing northward over cold ground produced widespread dense fog during the morning of February 22nd. Visibilities were frequently reduced to less than one quarter of a mile, prompting the issuance of a Dense Fog Advisory. At approximately 6:40 AM CST, a 10-car accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of I-74 just west of Danville in Vermilion County. One man was killed in the crash and several other people were injured.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 678115. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.