At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Jackson County, Eastern Curry County, Josephine County, and Central Douglas County that would last until 1 p.m. on Thursday.
“Valley locations may experience poor air quality,” the weather agency warns. An inversion and stagnant air near the surface are to blame for this, as they will continue to trap pollutants.
“Those who have respiratory disorders may experience complications as a result of poor air quality. The weather service warns that driving conditions could become dangerous due to low visibility. “If you’re driving, use your headlights, slow down, and give yourself plenty of space. When it comes to handling high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, people with respiratory illnesses should heed their doctors’ instructions.
Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service
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 safety advice should be kept in mind if you must drive in foggy conditions:
Slow down:
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.
Keep your gaps safe:
Keep a considerable following distance in order to accommodate sudden stops or changes in traffic patterns.
Remain in your lane:
Use the lane markers on the road as a reference to make sure you are staying in the correct lane.
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, such as a nearby company parking lot.
Absence of parking choices
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.
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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