The coast of the San Francisco Peninsula, the Bay of Norte of Monterey and the south of Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast are included in a dense fog advisor issued by the National Meteorological Service on Monday at 6:47 am, the notice is in force until 10 am
The NWS San Francisco CA affirms that it is ready, “visibility a room of mile or less in dense fog.”
“Low visibility could make management conditions dangerous. Limited visibility will result in dangerous driving conditions,” according to the NWS. “If you drive, decrease the speed, use your famous and leave a lot of distance ahead of you. If you travel, allow additional driving time to reach your destination safely.
Navigation of Fog: Security Councils by the NWS
When a dense fog warning is issued for your area, it means that a generalized dense fog has developed and visibility can fall into a room of mile or less. These conditions raise challenges to travel, so it exercises additional caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
If driving through the fog becomes inevitable, remember these security guidelines:
Moderate your speed:
Reduce the speed and allow the additional travel time to reach your destination safely.
Visibility matters:
Make sure your vehicle is visible to others using low beam headlights, which automatically activate your rear lights. Use fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
Avoid high beams:
Refrain from using high beam headlights, since they create a glow that harms their visibility along the way.
Keep a safe distance:
Maintain a significantly following distance to take into account abrupt stops or changes in traffic patterns.
Stay in your lane:
Use the road lane brands as a guide to stay in the right lane.
Visibility near zero:
In cases of visibility close to zero due to dense fog, activate its danger lights and look for a safe place, such as a close commercial parking, to stop and stop.
Limited parking options:
If a designated parking area is not available, take out your vehicle as far as possible from the road. Once stationary, deactivate all the lights, except the flashing lights, place the emergency brake and release the brake pedal to make sure that its rear lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk that other drivers collide with their parked vehicle.
By adhering to these NWS precautions, you can navigate in foggy conditions more safely, reducing the probability of accidents and guaranteeing your personal safety.
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