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.
Current Conditions
Patchy areas of dense fog remain across southeastern Alabama, but it is expected to lift and dissipate within about 30 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
What a Dense Fog Advisory Means
When a dense fog advisory is issued, it indicates widespread dense fog has formed, reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions create travel hazards.
Safety Tips for Driving in Fog
- Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination safely.
- Use low-beam headlights to ensure your vehicle is visible; this also activates your taillights.
- Use fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
- Avoid high-beam lights as they cause glare and reduce visibility.
- Maintain a safe following distance to accommodate sudden stops or changes in traffic.
- Use lane markings to stay in the correct lane.
- If visibility drops near zero, turn on hazard lights and safely pull over, for example, in a nearby 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.
Author's summary: The dense fog advisory for parts of Alabama will soon expire, but travelers are urged to use caution and follow safety guidelines while fog persists.