A thick blanket of sea fog has engulfed the entire south-east coast of Tasmania from Kingston to Coles Bay tonight.
The unusual weather phenomenon, dubbed a ‘reverse Bridgewater jerry’ by some locals, has significantly reduced visibility on roads across the region.
The thickest fog is currently hovering over the eastern shore, Kingston and parts of Sandy Bay, as well as Orford, Triabunna and Coles Bay areas.
Police warned motorists earlier in the afternoon to “please drive with caution” when the fog was impacting parts of Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, sea fogs form when moist air above a warm water surface encounters a colder water surface.
This causes the air to cool below its dew point temperature.
“They are relatively rare in the Australian region, but when they do occur they are often widespread and persistent even in moderate strength winds,” the Bureau’s website states.
