Weather warning for dense fog in Suffolk County until Sunday morning

The National Weather Service issued a weather advisory for dense fog for Suffolk County at 8:15 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday.

“Fog has developed this evening in parts of southern Connecticut from New Haven east to New London and eastern Long Island. There are dense patches of fog where visibility is reduced to a quarter mile or less. Drivers should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility conditions. Slow down, keep more distance between vehicles and turn on your low beam headlights in foggy conditions,” the weather service explains.

Navigating in fog: safety tips from the weather service

If you must venture outside in foggy weather, follow these safety tips from the weather service:

Reduce your speed:

• Drive slower and allow more time for your journey to arrive safely at your destination.

Visibility priority:

• Make sure your vehicle is visible to others by using dipped beam headlights, which automatically turn on your taillights. Use fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.

Avoid high beam:

• Avoid using your high beam as it will cause glare and impair your vision on the road.

Keep distance:

• Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to allow for sudden stops or changes in traffic patterns.

Stay on your lane:

• Follow the road markings to stay in the correct lane.

Zero visibility strategy:

• If visibility is almost zero due to thick fog, turn on your hazard lights and find a safe place, such as a nearby company parking lot, to stop.

Limited parking:

• If no designated parking space is available, move your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Once you stop, turn off all lights except the hazard lights, apply the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal, making sure your tail lights are off. This will reduce the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.

If you follow the weather service’s recommendations, you can navigate more safely in fog, reduce the risk of accidents and increase your well-being.

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