Local residents in Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, and Lee counties were advised to exercise caution on Wednesday morning as the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. The advisory warned of visibility dropping to a quarter-mile or less, making driving conditions hazardous.
To ensure safety while navigating through dense fog, the weather service provided some helpful tips. Drivers were advised to reduce their speed, ensure their vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, avoid using high-beams, keep a safe distance from other vehicles, stay in their lane, and pull over to a safe location if visibility is near zero.
In the event of zero visibility, drivers were instructed to turn on hazard lights, pull into a safe location such as a parking lot, or as far off the road as possible. It is essential to deactivate all lights except hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to prevent collisions with stationary vehicles.
By following these safety recommendations from the weather service, drivers can navigate foggy conditions with greater safety and reduce the risk of accidents. The weather service provides these alerts through the Advance Local Weather Alerts service, which utilizes machine learning to compile data from the National Weather Service for timely updates.
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