Dense fog advisory in place for Delta until Monday midday limited visibility

"When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible. 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 lights, as they create glare, making it more difficult for you to see what's ahead of you on the road. Keep a safe distance: Leave a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern."

"Visibility near zero: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop. Limited 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 release the brake pedal to"

A dense fog advisory affects Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley. The advisory was issued Sunday at 8:34 p.m. and remains in effect until Monday, Jan. 19, at noon. Visibility may fall to one quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights and fog lights if available, avoid high beams, and leave ample space ahead of vehicles. Use lane markings to stay in lane. In near-zero visibility, activate hazard lights and pull into a safe parking area or as far off the road as possible; deactivate lights except hazards and engage the emergency brake.

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