Special Weather Statement Issued For Long Island

LONG ISLAND — The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Long Island Friday morning.

In the special weather statement, the weather service wrote: "Widespread fog has reduced visibilities below a mile across Long Island and the Connecticut coast, with locally dense fog reducing visibilities to 1/4 mile. If traveling use caution. Allow for extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you and use fog lights if available."

The full forecast:

Today- A slight chance of drizzle or light rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight- A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday- A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night- A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday- A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday- A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

Monday Night- A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Tuesday- Sunny, with a high near 70.