Did it get foggy on Saturday night or what?
After Independence Day revelers enjoyed their fireworks shows, a thick cloud of haze rolled into our region.
Many at the Potomac Nationals game in Woodbridge posted photos to social media showing the eerie fog.
The low lying fog is here in Woodbridge, VA…We’re tied 2-2 in the 13th inning Wilmington and Potomac! pic.twitter.com/e5Cw3laXs2
— Potomac Nationals (@PNats42) July 5, 2015
When farm team for the Washington Nationals set off their fireworks after the game Saturday night, many stated they couldn’t see them because the fog was so dense.
Brian Lasorsa, of the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office in Sterling, said they knew the fog was coming when forecasters updated thier short-term forecast about 7 p.m. Saturday. Lasorsa said smoke from fireworks could have played a role in why the fog was so dense.
After the fireworks shows ended, a breeze blew most of the smoke south of Washington, D.C., where many gather on the National Mall to watch one of the region’s largest firework shows. Fog at Ronald Regan National Airpot reduced visibility to about two to three miles, said Lasorsa.
On a clear day, it’s possible to see about 10 miles in any direction, he added.
The fog — and firework smoke – hung around due to inversion, said Lasorsa. That’s when air temperatures at the surface are cooler than they are aloft. So, instead of rising and blowing away, the smoke hung around.
It’s possible that smoke particles could have been a contributing factor of creating more fog across the region.
The fog cleared out of the area Sunday morning.
Recent Stories
Woof Houze, a dog training and daycare facility in Stafford County, has closed its doors following concerns over silica dust exposure from a neighboring granite and stone business. The business owner, employees, and customers have raised alarms about health hazards, prompting the county to investigate.
Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
This daily police blotter covers major incidents and arrests, including a sexual assault investigation in Woodbridge, a robbery of a juvenile, felony child neglect in Gainesville, and multiple drug-related offenses at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Manassas is working on a major maintenance project at Harris Pavilion, a well-known community hub in the heart of downtown.
Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.
Fitzgerald GMC Rockville
McClung-Logan Equipment Company is hosting its 40th Annual Oyster Roast, a signature customer appreciation event celebrating tradition, community, and generosity.
This year’s milestone celebration will take place on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds.
The first Oyster Roast began as a fundraiser in 1985, led by White Oak Equipment founder Frank McCarty, to raise donations for an employee battling cancer. This turned into a time-honored tradition for individuals facing hardship.
Environmental Film Festival: Turtle Walker
DC Premiere.
In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic journey along India’s coastline and the spectacular Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he uncovered the vital nesting beaches of sea turtles. During his death-defying quest, he unravels mysteries
