Update on Dense Fog Advisory for Geneva and Houston Counties
The dense fog advisory for Geneva and Houston counties will expire at 8 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, "Patchy areas of dense fog remain across southeastern Alabama, but it should begin to lift and dissipate in the next 30 minutes or so."
What the Advisory Means
A dense fog advisory indicates widespread dense fog with visibility dropping to a quarter-mile or less, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Safety Tips for Driving in Fog
- Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination safely.
- Use low-beam headlights to make your vehicle visible, which also activates your taillights.
- Utilize fog lights if your vehicle has them.
- Avoid high-beam headlights because they cause glare and reduce visibility.
- Maintain a large following distance to prepare for sudden stops or changes in traffic.
- Use road lane markings to stay in the correct lane.
- If visibility is nearly zero, turn on hazard lights and safely pull over in a secure location, such as a business parking lot.
"Patchy areas of dense fog remain across southeastern Alabama, but it should begin to lift and dissipate in the next 30 minutes or so." — National Weather Service
The fog advisory is being lifted as visibility conditions improve, but drivers should remain cautious when fog persists.
Author's summary: The dense fog advisory will end soon, but travelers are advised to drive carefully using safety measures to navigate reduced visibility in affected areas.