"North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys were placed under a dense fog advisory by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 4:31 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA adds to expect, Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, according to the NWS. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."
"If driving in fog becomes unavoidable, remember these safety tips: 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 automatically activate your taillights. Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them. Avoid high-beams: Refrain from using high-beam lights, as they create glare, making it more difficult for you to see what's ahead of you on the road."
"Visibility near zero: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt. No parking options: If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible."
North Bay Interior Valleys and East Bay Interior Valleys are under a dense fog advisory from 4:31 a.m. until 11 a.m., with visibility expected at one quarter mile or less. Low visibility can make driving hazardous, so drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead. Fog-specific guidance includes reducing speed, allowing extra travel time, using low beams and fog lights if available, and avoiding high beams that create glare. Drivers should maintain a significant following distance, stay within lane markings, and in near-zero visibility activate hazard lights and pull into a safe parking area or off the road.
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