The National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory for Benton County Lowlands, Linn County Lowlands, and Lane County Lowlands on Friday at 11:54 p.m., which is in effect until Saturday at 9 a.m.
According to the meteorological service, “Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.”
“Those who have respiratory conditions may experience problems as a result of declining air quality. Driving conditions could become dangerous due to low visibility, according to the weather agency. “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. State air quality agencies may advise—or even require—that household wood burning devices be kept to a minimum and that no outdoor burning take place. 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 and air quality department. When there is a high degree of air pollution during times of stagnant air, people with respiratory illnesses should heed their doctor’s advise, particularly if your location is under an Air Quality Alert. As an alternative, you could enter your location in the search bar located on the homepage’s upper-left corner. If there is an Air Quality Alert for your area, it will be displayed at the top; if so, you can click on it to view further information.
Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service
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 driving in fog is unavoidable, keep these safety precautions in mind:
Go at a moderate pace:
To get to your location safely, slow down and allow additional time for travel.
Priority for visibility:
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.
Remain at a safe distance:
Keep a wide following distance in order to accommodate sudden stops or changing traffic patterns.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the proper lane, follow the lane lines on the road.
Protocol for zero visibility:
When there is almost no visibility because of heavy fog, turn on your hazard lights and find a safe place to stop, like a nearby company parking lot.
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.
Following these weather service guidelines will help you drive more safely in foggy circumstances, reducing the chance of accidents and putting your health first.
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