The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the Benton County Lowlands, Linn County Lowlands, and Lane County Lowlands on Wednesday at 2:31 a.m., which was in force until 9 a.m.
“Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog,” the weather agency said. “Lowest visibility areas are west and along I-5. Dense fog can form fast and is patchy.
The weather service warns that “driving conditions could be hazardous due to low visibility.” “If you’re driving, reduce your speed and give yourself plenty of space. To improve their chances of being noticed by others in low visibility situations, cyclists and pedestrians can dress in reflective or bright clothes.
Fog safety: Tips from the weather service for safe travels
Visibility frequently lowers to a quarter-mile or less if a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, indicating that widespread dense fog has formed. Driving in these conditions might be difficult, so be extremely careful and, if at all possible, postpone your journey.
If it becomes impossible to avoid driving in fog, keep these safety precautions in mind:
Slow down:
To get to your location safely, slow down and give yourself more time to travel.
Visibility is important.
Use low-beam headlights, which also turn on your taillights, to make sure that people can see your car. Make advantage of your fog lights if you have them.
Steer clear of high beams:
Avoid using high-beam headlights since they produce glare that reduces your driving visibility.
Keep your gaps safe:
Keep a considerable following distance in order to accommodate sudden stops or changes in traffic patterns.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the right lane, follow the lane markers on the road.
Visibility close to zero:
The best course of action in extremely deep fog with near-zero visibility is to switch on your hazard lights first, then pull into a safe spot, like a local company parking lot, and stop.
Restricted parking possibilities
Pull your car as far off the road as you can if there isn’t a designated parking space. To lessen the chance of other cars crashing into your stationary car, turn off all of your lights save the hazard flashers, apply the emergency brake, and let go of the brake pedal. This will make sure your tail lights are off.
Following these weather service guidelines will help you drive more safely in foggy conditions, lowering your chance of an accident and protecting your health.
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