National Weather ServiceAlabamaDense Fog AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Dense Fog Advisories in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 117 dense fog advisories for Alabama in 2025 and 78 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 67, 36% above the average of 49 for those months in 2008-2025. Escambia was covered most often (376 times since 2008).
How many dense fog advisories does Alabama get?
Every dense fog advisory that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 67 |
| 2025 | 117 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2023 | 76 |
| 2022 | 91 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2013 | 65 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2011 | 90 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2008 | 48 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alabama get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia | 376 | 69 | September 5, 2026 |
| Covington | 351 | 64 | September 5, 2026 |
| Conecuh | 332 | 64 | September 5, 2026 |
| Geneva | 311 | 75 | September 5, 2026 |
| Coffee | 293 | 69 | May 21, 2026 |
| Houston | 292 | 68 | September 5, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 287 | 64 | May 25, 2026 |
| Dale | 286 | 65 | May 21, 2026 |
| Lowndes | 282 | 63 | May 25, 2026 |
| Pike | 280 | 58 | May 10, 2026 |
| Macon | 279 | 59 | May 10, 2026 |
| Butler | 278 | 51 | May 10, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a dense fog advisory?
A dense fog advisory means fog will cut visibility to a quarter mile or less over a wide area. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.