The National Weather Service issued a revised dense fog advisory for Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties, at 3:28 a.m. on Sunday. The advice was in place until 7 a.m.
As stated by the meteorological service, “Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in dense fog.”
“Driving conditions could be hazardous due to low visibility,” the weather agency said. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.”
Fog safety: Tips from the weather service for safe travels
Visibility can drop to a quarter-mile or less when a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, indicating that widespread dense fog has formed. Travel is difficult in these conditions, so be extra careful when driving or, if at all possible, postpone your journey.
If it becomes impossible to avoid driving in fog, keep these safety precautions in mind:
Go at a moderate pace:
To get to your location safely, slow down and give yourself more time to travel.
Visibility is important.
Use low-beam headlights, which also turn on your taillights, to make sure that people can see your car. Make advantage of your fog lights if you have them.
Steer clear of high beams:
Avoid using high-beam lights as they produce glare, which makes it harder to see what’s in front of you on the road.
Stay away:
To allow for unexpected stops or changes in traffic patterns, maintain a significant following distance.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the proper lane, follow the lane lines on the road.
Visibility close to zero:
When there is almost no visibility because of heavy fog, turn on your hazard lights and look for a safe place to stop, like the parking lot of a local business.
Restricted parking possibilities
Pull your car as far to the side of the road as you can if there isn’t a driveway or parking lot to pull into. Once you’ve stopped, make sure the tail lights are off so other cars won’t accidentally collide with you by turning off all lights except your hazard flashing lights, applying the emergency brake, and removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Following these weather service guidelines will help you drive more safely in foggy conditions, lowering your chance of an accident and protecting your health.
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