Dense fog advisory for Delta until Friday midday limited visibility

"Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley are under a dense fog advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Friday at 12:47 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. The NWS Sacramento CA says to anticipate, 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."

"If driving in fog becomes unavoidable, remember these safety tips: Reduce speed: Slow down and allocate extra time for your trip to reach your destination safely. Visibility matters: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If available, employ your fog lights. Avoid high-beams: Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road."

A dense fog advisory affects Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley until 11 a.m., issued by the National Weather Service at 12:47 a.m. Visibility can fall to a quarter-mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. Drivers should reduce speed, use low-beam headlights and fog lights if available, avoid high beams, maintain safe following distances, and use lane markings. If visibility approaches zero, activate hazard lights and pull into a safe location such as a parking lot. If no parking is available, pull as far off the road as possible, deactivate all lights except hazard flashers, and engage the emergency brake.

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