Delta under a dense fog advisory Monday afternoon visibility down to 1/4 mile

"Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley were placed under a dense fog advisory by the National Weather Service on Monday at 11:56 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. The NWS Sacramento CA states to prepare for, Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, the NWS said. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."

"Visibility near zero: In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop. No parking options: 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"

Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley are under a dense fog advisory from 11:56 a.m. to 2 p.m., with visibility dropping to a quarter-mile or less. Low visibility can make driving hazardous. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights and fog lights if equipped, avoid high beams, maintain significant following distance, and use lane markings to stay in lane. If visibility is near zero, drivers should turn on hazard lights and pull into a safe parking area or as far off the road as possible, deactivate all lights except hazards, and engage the emergency brake.

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