A dense fog warning was issued for part of Pennsylvania on Sunday morning

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog warning at 6:24 a.m. Sunday that lasts until 9 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Center, Southern Center, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming, as well as Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk , Cameron, Clearfield, Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Tioga, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York counties and Lancaster.

The weather service comments: “Visibility at times near zero in dense fog.”

“Low visibility can lead to dangerous driving conditions,” the weather service says. “When driving, slow down, turn on your headlights and leave enough distance in front of you.”

Navigating in Fog: Safety Tips from the Weather Service

If a dense fog warning is issued for your area, it means widespread dense fog has formed and visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less. These conditions make travel challenging, so please take extra care on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.

If driving in fog is unavoidable, consider these safety tips:

Moderate your speed:

Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.

Visibility is important:

Make sure your vehicle is visible to others by using low beams that automatically activate your taillights. Use fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.

Avoid high beams:

Avoid using high beams as they cause glare and make it harder for you to see what is on the road ahead.

Maintain safe gaps:

Maintain a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to accommodate sudden stops or changes in traffic patterns.

Stay on your lane:

To make sure you stay in the right lane, follow the road markings.

Zero visibility strategy:

If visibility is almost zero due to dense fog, turn on your hazard lights and move to a safe location, such as a parking lot. B. a nearby company parking lot where you can stop and stop.

No parking:

If a designated parking space is not available, move your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Once you are stationary, turn off all lights except your hazard lights, apply the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to make sure your taillights are not illuminated. This will reduce the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.

Following these weather service precautions will help you navigate more safely in fog, reduce the likelihood of accidents and ensure your personal safety.

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