Millions Warned of Hazardous Driving Conditions in Texas
Dense fog is expected to cover parts of Texas until Thursday morning, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) about poor visibility and dangerous driving conditions.
Fog Impact and Safety Warnings
The NWS has alerted several Texas counties that dense fog could reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile overnight until Thursday morning. This significant drop in visibility is likely to create hazardous conditions for drivers, especially during Thursday's morning commute.
According to the Department of Transportation, low visibility from fog contributes to over 38,700 vehicle crashes annually. In response, the NWS urges drivers to:
- Slow down
- Use low beam headlights
- Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
Additional Safety Advice
For those driving in extremely dense fog, the NWS recommends turning on hazard lights and pulling over safely. If stopped on the roadside or hard shoulder, drivers should switch off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until visibility improves.
"A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for most of east Texas through 9 a.m. Thursday as patchy, dense fog will lead to reduced visibility overnight and on the morning commute into work and school." — Brad Hlozek, Chief Meteorologist, KTRE-TV ABC 9
The fog will likely reduce visibility to a quarter of a mile or less across the affected areas, increasing the risks on the road.
Summary: Dense fog in Texas is expected to create extremely hazardous driving conditions through Thursday morning, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities.