Fog advisory for East Bay Interior Valleys till Saturday, visibility as low as a quarter mile. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for the region, with effects expected to last until 11 am on Saturday morning.
Residents and commuters are advised to be prepared for extremely low visibility of just one-quarter mile or less due to the dense fog. The National Weather Service warned that this could make driving conditions hazardous, urging drivers to slow down, use their headlights, and leave plenty of space ahead of them at all times.
For safe travel, experts recommend a few key precautions. Drivers should moderate their speed to allow extra time for the journey, as visibility is severely limited. They should also ensure their vehicle is visible from behind by using low-beam headlights, which will activate the taillights, and refrain from using high beams that can create glare.
Maintaining safe gaps between vehicles and staying in one's lane are also crucial to avoiding accidents. In cases of near-zero visibility, drivers should pull over at a nearby business parking area or an open space on the side of the road and wait for conditions to clear up.
If there is no suitable place to pull over, drivers should find a spot as far away from traffic as possible, turn off all lights except for hazard flashing lights, engage the emergency brake, and keep their foot off the accelerator pedal. This will minimize the risk of being involved in an accident or mistaken for another vehicle by other drivers.
By taking these precautions, residents can navigate the dense fog safely and avoid accidents.
Residents and commuters are advised to be prepared for extremely low visibility of just one-quarter mile or less due to the dense fog. The National Weather Service warned that this could make driving conditions hazardous, urging drivers to slow down, use their headlights, and leave plenty of space ahead of them at all times.
For safe travel, experts recommend a few key precautions. Drivers should moderate their speed to allow extra time for the journey, as visibility is severely limited. They should also ensure their vehicle is visible from behind by using low-beam headlights, which will activate the taillights, and refrain from using high beams that can create glare.
Maintaining safe gaps between vehicles and staying in one's lane are also crucial to avoiding accidents. In cases of near-zero visibility, drivers should pull over at a nearby business parking area or an open space on the side of the road and wait for conditions to clear up.
If there is no suitable place to pull over, drivers should find a spot as far away from traffic as possible, turn off all lights except for hazard flashing lights, engage the emergency brake, and keep their foot off the accelerator pedal. This will minimize the risk of being involved in an accident or mistaken for another vehicle by other drivers.
By taking these precautions, residents can navigate the dense fog safely and avoid accidents.
! I was literally counting on getting to work on time today, now I'm gonna have to leave super early just in case. And what's up with all these low-beam headlights? Can't we just switch to high beams already?! 
Just kidding, safety first! My fam and I are gonna make sure to drive slow, keep some space between us, and keep our phones charged in case of emergencies. Anyone else having a foggy day ahead of them? 
... like, I get it, weather's unpredictable, but come on! 
so yeah, just a heads up to all my east bay friends - be super cautious out there till saturday! 
slow down, use your lights (low beam, duh!), and leave space between you and the car in front of you... it's not that hard to stay safe, people 
. btw, if you're gonna be driving around, make sure you've got a backup plan - know where you can pull over if needed 
. just wanna see everyone get home safely tonight 
i mean what's a quarter mile visibility supposed to do to anyone? it's not like it's a super short drive or anything. and yeah sure slow down and use your headlights and all that jazz... can't we just get some better road maintenance around here already?! 
also, who needs taillights when the whole car is basically invisible?
BUT SERIOUSLY, JUST TAKE IT EASY AND SLOW DOWN, OKAY? 
anywayz, if u gotta drive, def slow down & use low beams, dont wanna blind other ppl. and leave space cuz u never no wut's gonna happen next 
️ just pull ov @ a safe spot & wait 4 the fog 2 clear up 
and for goodness sake leave space between u and the next person pls dont wanna be that dude who hits another car cuz he wasnt paying attention 
. i mean come on folks, this is basic driving 101