The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the Oregon Lower Treasure Valley on Monday at 4:24 p.m., which will remain in force until Tuesday at 11 a.m.
“Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog,” according to the weather agency.
“Those who have respiratory disorders may experience complications as a result of poor air quality. Driving conditions could become dangerous due to low visibility, the weather agency notes. “If you’re driving, use your headlights, slow down, and give yourself plenty of space. When it comes to dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, people with respiratory illnesses should heed the advise of their doctors. State air quality organizations strongly advise against outdoor burning and to minimize the number of wood-burning equipment in homes. Long stretches of stagnant air can trap pollutants near the ground where people live and breathe, according to state air quality regulators. For information on any current limitations in your area, contact your local burn agency.
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.
The following weather service safety advice should be kept in mind if you must go outside in foggy conditions:
Slow down:
To ensure you get at your destination safely, slow down and allow additional time for your journey.
Priority for visibility:
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.
Remain at a safe distance:
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:
Use the lane markers on the road as a reference to make sure you are staying in the correct lane.
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.
Absence of parking choices
Pull your car as far to the side of the road as you can if there isn’t a parking space. To lessen the chance of other cars crashing into your stationary car, switch off all of your lights save the hazard flashers, apply the emergency brake, and let go of the brake pedal. This will ensure that your tail lights are 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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