At 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Jackson County, which was in effect until 11 a.m.
Additionally, the meteorological service states, “Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.”
“Those who have respiratory disorders may experience complications as a result of poor air quality. Driving conditions could be dangerous due to low visibility, according to the weather agency. “When it comes to dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, people with respiratory illnesses should heed their doctors’ recommendations. Use your headlights, slow down, and give yourself plenty of space if you’re driving.
Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions
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:
Go at a moderate pace:
To ensure you get at your destination safely, slow down and allow additional time for your journey.
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 headlights since they produce glare that reduces your driving visibility.
Stay away:
To allow for unexpected stops or modifications in the traffic pattern, maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the proper lane, follow the lane lines on the road.
Protocol for zero visibility:
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
If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible. Once you come to a stop, turn off all lights except your hazard flashing lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off of the brake pedal to be sure the tail lights are not illuminated so that other drivers don’t mistakenly run into you.
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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