5 freeway through Grapevine and Tehachapi are under an updated dense fog advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m. The advisory is valid from Wednesday 11 p.…
Trinity Audio5 freeway through Grapevine and Tehachapi are under an updated dense fog advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m. The advisory is valid from Wednesday 11 p.
m. until Thursday Jan. 29, at noon. “Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Worst case scenario, visibilities down to zero,” can be expected according to the“Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Visibility can change quickly, before you have time to react,” according to the NWS. “If driving, slow down, use your manual or low beam headlights. Do not use automatic headlights since your tail lights will be dark. Leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Have an alternate plans if you will traveling during this time.”If a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility often drops to just a quarter-mile or less. These conditions can make driving challenging, so exercise extreme caution on the road, and if possible, consider delaying your trip.Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If you have fog lights, use them.Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road.Maintain a significant following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifts in traffic patterns.Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.If no designated parking area is available, pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle. By adhering to these precautions from the NWS, you can navigate foggy conditions more safely, reducing the likelihood of accidents and ensuring your personal safety.This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans. Our data comes from publicly available information. You can report errors to online@scng.com
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