Dense Fog Advisory in South Alabama
On Friday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory starting at 5 a.m. for Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, and Covington counties. The advisory warns that visibility may drop to one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
Driving Hazards and Safety Tips
The weather service cautions that low visibility can make driving hazardous. They advise drivers to slow down, use headlights, and maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
"Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."
"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous."
"If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."
What the Advisory Means
A dense fog advisory indicates widespread dense fog with visibility often falling to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions increase the risk of difficult driving situations, so extreme caution on the road is necessary. Delaying travel is recommended if possible.
Fog Driving Safety Guidelines
- Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination safely.
- Use low-beam headlights and fog lights if available to keep your vehicle visible.
- Avoid using high-beam headlights to prevent glare that reduces your visibility.
- Maintain a safe following distance for sudden stops or traffic changes.
- Follow road lane markings closely to stay in your lane.
Dense fog with poor visibility demands careful and deliberate driving to prevent accidents.