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Fog advisory issued for Toronto on Thursday

Steam fog rises from Lake Ontario in the morning hours on Jan. 7. Kelly McElrea

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for the city of Toronto, warning of reduced visibility on Thursday.

The weather agency issued the advisory just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, saying near zero visibility in fog is expected in some areas.

Environment Canada said areas of dense fog have developed west of Lake Ontario Thursday afternoon.

“Fog may persist for a few hours before lifting [Thursday] evening,” the weather agency said in the advisory.

Environment Canada said if visibility is reduced while driving, motorists should turn on their lights and “maintain a safe following distance.”

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