The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Inner Portland Metro on Monday at 10:28 p.m., which will remain in force until Tuesday at 10 a.m.
According to the meteorological service, “Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.”
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.
Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions
Visibility can drop to a quarter-mile or less when a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, indicating that widespread dense fog has formed. Travel is difficult in these conditions, so be extra careful when driving or, if at all possible, postpone your journey.
The following weather service safety advice should be kept in mind if you must go outside in foggy conditions:
Go at a moderate pace:
To get to your location safely, slow down and allow additional time for travel.
Visibility is important.
With low-beam headlights, which turn on your taillights automatically, you can be sure that people can see your car. If your car is fitted with fog lights, use them.
Steer clear of high beams:
Avoid using high-beam lights as they produce glare, which makes it harder to see what’s in front of you on the road.
Keep your gaps safe:
To allow for unexpected stops or changes in traffic patterns, maintain a significant following distance.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the right lane, follow the lane markers on the road.
Protocol for zero visibility:
When there is almost no visibility because of heavy fog, turn on your hazard lights and look for a safe place to stop, like the parking lot of a local business.
Restricted parking possibilities
Pull your car as far off the road as you can if there isn’t a designated parking space. To reduce the possibility of other vehicles colliding with your stationary car, turn off all lights save the warning flashers, apply the emergency brake, and depress the brake pedal. This will keep your tail lights off.
You can travel through foggy circumstances more safely by following these weather service precautions, which can lower the chance of accidents and protect your personal safety.
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