Dense fog advisory affecting East Bay Interior Valleys until Thursday morning – visibility limited to 1/4 mile

At p m on Wednesday the National Weather Amenity issued a dense fog advisory in effect until Thursday Nov at a m for East Bay Interior Valleys The NWS San Francisco CA says to be ready for Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility the NWS declared If driving slow down use your headlights not your brights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you Guidance from the NWS for navigating foggy conditions If a dense fog advisory is issued for your area it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility often drops to just a quarter-mile or less These conditions can make driving challenging so exercise extreme caution on the road and if accomplishable consider delaying your trip If driving in fog becomes unavoidable remember these safety tips Reduce speed Slow down and allocate extra time for your trip to reach your destination safely Visibility matters Ensure your wagon is visible to others by using low-beam headlights which also activate your taillights If available employ your fog lights Avoid high-beams Refrain from using high-beam headlights as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road Maintain safe gaps Maintain a crucial following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifts in traffic patterns Stay in your lane Use the road s lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane Zero visibility strategy In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero the best lesson of action is to first turn on your hazard lights then just pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business and stop No parking options If no parking area is available pull your wagon as far to the roadside as doable Once stationary turn off all lights except the hazard flashers engage the crisis brake and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated reducing the threat of other drivers colliding with your stationary carriage By adhering to these recommendations from the NWS you can handle foggy conditions with greater safety mitigating the liability of accidents and prioritizing your well-being For more weather alerts in the Bay Area visit Weather Advisories