Dense Fog Advisory for South Alabama
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory effective from 5 a.m. on Friday for the counties of Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, and Covington.
Advisory Details
The advisory warns of visibility dropping to one quarter mile or less due to dense fog.
"Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."
"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous."
"If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."
Driving Safety Tips in Dense Fog
- Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination safely.
- Use low-beam headlights to make your vehicle visible and activate taillights.
- Use fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
- Avoid high-beam headlights as they cause glare and reduce visibility.
- Keep a large following distance for sudden stops or traffic changes.
- Use lane markings to stay in the correct lane.
Precautions
Widespread dense fog lowers visibility significantly, making driving especially dangerous. If possible, delay trips until the fog clears.
Author’s summary: South Alabama faces hazardous driving conditions due to dense fog with visibility under a quarter mile; drivers are urged to follow strict safety precautions or delay travel.