Millions Warned of Hazardous Driving Conditions Across Texas
Dense fog is expected to blanket parts of Texas until Thursday morning, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) about poor visibility and dangerous driving conditions.
Fog Impact and Safety Concerns
Several Texas counties may experience visibility dropping to less than a quarter of a mile overnight Wednesday through Thursday morning. This severe reduction in visibility is likely to create hazardous driving conditions and disrupt the Thursday morning commute.
Fog-related low visibility causes over 38,700 vehicle crashes annually, according to the Department of Transportation. In response, the NWS advises drivers to:
- Reduce speed
- Use low beam headlights
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
Guidance for Driving in Dense Fog
In conditions of extremely dense fog, drivers should take extra precautions by turning on their hazard lights and pulling safely off the road. If stopped on the shoulder, it is recommended to turn off all lights except hazards, engage the handbrake, and wait until visibility improves.
“A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for most of east Texas through 9 a.m. Thursday as patchy, dense fog will lead to reduced visibility overnight and on the morning commute into work and school.”
Drivers are urged to follow these safety measures to reduce the risk of accidents during the foggy conditions.
Author's summary: Dense fog threatens to severely reduce visibility across Texas until Thursday morning, making travel dangerous and prompting urgent safety warnings for drivers.