Dense Fog Advisory in South Alabama
On Friday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, and Covington counties, effective from 5 a.m.
Visibility Concerns
The advisory warns of visibility dropping to one quarter mile or less due to dense fog.
"Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."
The weather service cautions that low visibility may create hazardous driving conditions.
"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous."
Driving Safety Tips
If you must drive in foggy conditions, follow these safety recommendations:
- Slow down and allow extra travel time.
- Use low-beam headlights to improve your vehicle’s visibility and activate taillights.
- Use fog lights if your vehicle has them.
- Avoid high beams as they cause glare and reduce visibility.
- Keep a large distance from the vehicle ahead to accommodate sudden stops.
- Use lane markings to stay safely within your lane.
Advisory Summary
A dense fog advisory means widespread fog causing visibility to drop to a quarter-mile or less, making driving risky. Exercise caution or delay travel if possible.
"If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."
Author's summary: Dense fog in parts of South Alabama is causing visibility below a quarter mile, prompting a safety advisory urging cautious driving or delaying trips for safer travel.