A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 4:15 a.m. for dense fog until 8:30 a.m. The alert is for Inland Glynn, Coastal Glynn, Inland Camden, Coastal Camden, Northern Ware, Northeastern Charlton, Southern Ware and Western Charlton as well as Brantley, Echols and Clinch counties.
“Locally dense fog is expected to develop across portions of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida through sunrise this morning. Visibilities will fall to 1/2 mile or less in some locations. Conditions will not improve until the mid morning hours around 9 am. The nature of the fog is such that visibilities will vary greatly over short distances. Motorists should be alert for rapidly changing conditions through sunrise. If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed,” adds the NWS.
Navigating fog: Safety tips by the NWS
If you need to drive through fog, remember these safety guidelines:
Reduce speed:
• Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.
Visibility matters:
• Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If you have fog lights, use them.
Avoid high-beams:
• Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road.
Keep your distance:
• Maintain a generous following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifting traffic patterns.
Stay in your lane:
• To ensure you are staying in the correct lane, use the road’s lane markings as a guide.
Zero visibility strategy:
• In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
No parking options:
• If no parking area is available, pull your vehicle as far to the roadside as possible. Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
By adhering to these precautions from the NWS, you can navigate foggy conditions more safely, reducing the likelihood of accidents and ensuring your personal safety.
Source: The National Weather Service