Fog advisory in effect for parts of eastern and central Alberta

Environment Canada has issued fog advisories for most of Alberta on Sunday morning.

The department asks travellers to be cautious as dense fog patches create conditions for very low visibility while driving.

This can occur suddenly with visibility being reduced to near zero.

If visibility is reduced while driving, Environment Canadarecommendsslowing down, watching for tail lights ahead and being prepared to stop.

The fog is expected to improve formost regions by noon but may redevelop overnight.

The advisory is in effect for the following regions:

• Bonnyville - St. Paul - Cold Lake - Lac La Biche
• Brooks - Strathmore - Vulcan
• Cardston - Fort Macleod - Magrath
• Cypress Hills Provincial Park - Foremost
• Drumheller - Three Hills
• Fort Saskatchewan - Vegreville - Redwater - Smoky Lake
• Grande Prairie - Beaverlodge - Valleyview
• Hanna - Coronation - Oyen
• Leduc - Camrose - Wetaskiwin - Tofield
• Lethbridge - Taber - Milk River
• Lloydminster - Wainwright - Vermilion - Provost
• Medicine Hat - Bow Island - Suffield
• Peace River - Fairview - High Prairie - Manning
• Red Deer - Ponoka - Innisfail - Stettler
• Whitecourt - Edson - Fox Creek - Swan Hills