Dense fog advisory issued for Delta until Saturday morning limited visibility

"Fog safety: Tips from the NWS for safe travels 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 travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible. If driving through fog becomes inevitable, remember these safety guidelines: Moderate your speed: Slow down and allocate extra time for your trip to reach your destination safely."

"Visibility priority: Ensure your vehicle 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 lights, as they create glare, making it more difficult for you to see what's ahead of you on the road. Maintain safe gaps: Leave a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern."

A dense fog advisory covers Carquinez Strait and Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley, issued at 1:34 a.m. and in effect until 10 a.m. Visibility can fall to one quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights or fog lights, avoid high-beams, and leave extra distance to account for sudden stops. Use lane markings to remain in the correct lane. If visibility approaches zero, activate hazard lights and pull into a safe parking area or as far off the roadway as possible. Once stopped, keep hazards on and engage the emergency brake.

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