Dense fog advisory in place for Delta until Monday midday visibility limited to 1/4 mile

"Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley are under a dense fog advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:01 a.m. The advisory is in effect until noon. The NWS Sacramento CA says to anticipate, Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, according to the NWS. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."

"If a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility often drops to just a quarter-mile or less. These conditions can make driving challenging, so exercise extreme caution on the road, and if possible, consider delaying your trip. If driving in fog becomes unavoidable, remember these safety tips: Moderate your speed: Slow down and allocate extra time for your trip to reach your destination safely."

"Visibility matters: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which automatically activate your taillights. Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them. Avoid high-beams: Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road. Keep a safe distance: Leave a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern."

Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley and Northern San Joaquin Valley are under a dense fog advisory in effect until noon. Visibility can drop to one quarter mile or less, producing hazardous driving conditions. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra following distance. Use fog lights if equipped and avoid high-beam headlights because they create glare. Stay in lane using road markings. In near-zero visibility, activate hazard lights and seek a secure parking area or pull as far off the roadway as possible, then turn off all lights except hazard flashers and engage the emergency brake.

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