Millions Warned of Hazardous Driving Conditions Across Texas
Dense fog is expected to cover parts of Texas until Thursday morning, posing a risk of poor visibility and dangerous driving conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for several counties where visibility could drop below a quarter mile.
Impact on Driving and Safety Measures
The reduced visibility may cause hazardous driving and disrupt Thursday morning commutes. According to the Department of Transportation, fog-related low visibility leads to over 38,700 vehicle crashes annually. In response, the NWS advises drivers to:
- Slow down
- Use low beam headlights
- Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
Specific Precautions for Dense Fog
The fog is predicted to reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less from overnight Wednesday through Thursday morning. Drivers facing extremely dense fog should follow these steps:
- Turn on hazard lights
- Pull over to a safe area, such as the roadside or hard shoulder
- Turn off all lights except hazards
- Engage the hand brake and wait until visibility improves
“A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for most of east Texas through 9 a.m. Thursday as patchy, dense fog will lead to reduced visibility overnight and on the morning commute into work and school.” – Brad Hlozek, Chief Meteorologist, KTRE-TV ABC 9
Summary: Dense fog across east Texas is creating dangerous driving conditions, prompting official warnings and urging drivers to exercise extreme caution until visibility improves by Thursday morning.
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