Dense fog advisory active for Delta until Saturday midday – quarter mile visibility

Carquinez Strait and Delta Central Sacramento Valley Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley are included in a dense fog advisory distributed by the National Weather Facility on Saturday at a m The advisory is in effect until a m The NWS Sacramento CA says to anticipate Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous the NWS stated If driving slow down use your headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you Navigating fog Safety tips by the NWS When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less These conditions pose challenges for voyage so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if manageable If driving in fog becomes unavoidable remember these safety tips Reduce speed Slow down and allow extra voyage time to reach your destination safely Visibility matters Ensure your bus is visible to others by using low-beam headlights which also activate your taillights If you have fog lights use them Avoid high-beams Refrain from using high-beam headlights as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road Keep a safe distance Maintain a generous following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifting traffic patterns Stay in your lane To ensure you are staying in the correct lane use the road s lane markings as a guide Zero visibility strategy In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero the best module of action is to first turn on your hazard lights then exclusively pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business and stop Limited parking options If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into pull your van off to the side of the road as far as attainable Once you come to a stop turn off all lights except your hazard flashing lights set the crisis 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 By adhering to these recommendations from the NWS you can address foggy conditions with greater safety mitigating the jeopardy of accidents and prioritizing your well-being For more weather alerts in the Bay Area visit Weather Advisories