Dense fog advisory in place for Marin Coastal Range and North Bay Interior Valleys until Saturday midday

"The advisory is in effect until noon. The NWS San Francisco CA says to expect, Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. If commuting, allow extra drive time to reach your destination safely. 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."

"If you must drive in foggy conditions, keep the following safety tips in mind: Reduce speed: Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely. Visibility priority: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If you have fog lights, use them. Avoid high-beams: Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road."

"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"

A dense fog advisory affects the Marin Coastal Range and North Bay Interior Valleys from 8:27 a.m. until noon. Visibility can drop to one-quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. Motorists should slow down, use low-beam headlights or fog lights, and maintain significant following distances. Avoid high-beam headlights because they create glare and reduce visibility. Use lane markings to stay in the correct lane. In near-zero visibility, activate hazard lights and pull into a safe parking area. If no parking is available, pull as far off the roadway as possible and engage hazard flashers and the emergency brake.

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