NY weather update: The current dense fog advisory will be expiring at 8 a.m.

Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga, Fulton, Montgomery, and Herkimer counties were all under the advisory.

“There is no longer a prospect of widespread, thick fog. But through 10 a.m., patches of fog will still make it harder to see anything below a mile. According to the National Weather Service, if you’re driving this morning, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and give yourself plenty of space.

Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions

Visibility frequently lowers to a quarter-mile or less if a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, indicating that widespread dense fog has formed. Driving in these conditions might be difficult, so be extremely careful and, if at all possible, postpone your journey.

The following weather service safety advice should be kept in mind if you must go outside in foggy conditions:

Slow down:

To ensure you get at your destination safely, slow down and allow additional time for your journey.

Priority for visibility:

Use low-beam headlights, which also turn on your taillights, to make sure that people can see your car. Make use of your fog lights if you have them.

Steer clear of high beams:

Avoid using high-beam headlights since they produce glare that reduces your driving visibility.

Remain at a safe distance:

To allow for unexpected stops or modifications in the traffic pattern, maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you.

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 find a safe place to stop, like a nearby company parking lot.

Restricted parking possibilities

Pull your car as far to the side of the road as you can if there isn’t a parking space. To lessen the chance of other cars crashing into your stationary car, switch off all of your lights save the hazard flashers, apply the emergency brake, and let go of the brake pedal. This will ensure that your tail lights are off.

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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