NY weather: Brace for dense fog in New York until Sunday morning

At 3:33 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service reported that Oneida, Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Schuyler, Tompkins, and Madison counties would see intense fog until 9 a.m.

“This morning’s dense fog will occasionally make it harder to see farther than a mile. The highest terrain will have the densest fog. “If you’re traveling, use your low beam headlights and give yourself more time to get to your destination,” the weather agency advises.

Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions

The following safety advice should be kept in mind if you must drive in foggy conditions:

Slow down:

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  Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.
  

Priority for visibility:

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  Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If available, employ your fog lights.
  

Steer clear of high beams:

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  Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road.
  

Remain at a safe distance:

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  Maintain a significant following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifts in traffic patterns.
  

Remain in your lane:

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  Use the road’s lane markings as a guide to remaining in the correct lane.
  

Visibility close to zero:

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  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.
  

Restricted parking possibilities

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  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 ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
  

You can travel through foggy circumstances more safely by following these weather service precautions, which can lower the chance of accidents and protect your personal safety.

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