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Why fog is so common during the fall season

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AccuWeather's Melissa Constanzer goes over three different types of fog while also explaining why fog is so common during the fall season, especially during the morning.

Breakdown
  • Fog is especially common during the fall, often leading to foggy mornings. 4s
  • Radiation fog forms when the ground cools overnight, trapping moist air near the surface. 36s
  • Evaporation fog occurs near warm bodies of water as the air above cools and moisture condenses. 1m 15s
  • Advection fog, involving warm air over cold ground, is more common in spring. 17s
  • Travelers are advised to use headlights and drive safely in foggy conditions. 1m 47s
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