Sydney news: Heavy fog creates dangerous conditions for drivers, Kerryn Phelps pulls out of Mayoral race

Here’s what you need to know this morning.

Sydney drivers warned of foggy conditions

A road weather alert has been issued for Sydney due to reduced visibility from thick fog blanketing most of the city this morning. 

The Bureau of Meteorology warned that road conditions would be dangerous and motorists were advised to take extreme care. 

“Fog developed in the western suburbs, and it’s currently making its way eastward and moving over eastern suburbs, so expecting driving conditions to be a little bit hazardous,” meteorologist James Taylor said.

Smoke haze is also lingering from planned hazard reduction burns over the past few days. 

The fog is expected to clear later this morning.  

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