Dense fog advisory in place for North Bay until Wednesday midday – visibility as low as 1/4 mile

Marin Coastal Range North Bay Interior Mountains Coastal North Bay including Point Reyes National Seashore and North Bay Interior Valleys are the focus of a dense fog advisory distributed at p m on Tuesday by the National Weather Function The advisory is in effect until Wednesday Nov at a m The NWS San Francisco CA states to anticipate Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous Limited visibility will outcome in hazardous driving conditions the NWS declared If driving slow down use your headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you If commuting allow extra drive time to reach your destination safely Navigating fog Safety tips by the NWS 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 manageable consider delaying your trip If driving in fog becomes unavoidable remember these safety tips Reduce speed Slow down and allocate extra progress time to reach your destination safely Visibility priority Ensure your automobile is visible to others by using low-beam headlights which also activate your taillights If you have fog lights use them Avoid high-beams Refrain from using high-beam headlights as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road Maintain safe gaps Keep a considerable following distance to account for sudden stops or shifts in traffic patterns Stay in your lane To ensure you are staying in the correct lane use the road s lane markings as a guide Zero visibility strategy In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location such as a nearby business s parking lot to pull over and come to a stop Limited parking options If no parking area is available pull your truck as far to the roadside as practicable 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 jeopardy of other drivers colliding with your stationary bus By adhering to these precautions from the NWS you can confront foggy conditions more safely reducing the likelihood of accidents and ensuring your personal safety For more weather alerts in the Bay Area visit Weather Advisories