At 4:55 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service released a bulletin predicting dense fog until 10 p.m. in Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, and Northern Wayne and Southern Wayne counties.
This evening, visibility may be reduced to a half-mile or less due to patchy, dense fog, particularly at higher elevations. The weather agency advises anyone traveling this evening to plan for additional time, use low beams, and keep a safe distance from any cars in front of them.
Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions
The following safety precautions should be kept in mind if you must drive through fog:
Go at a moderate pace:
Priority for visibility:
Steer clear of high beams:
Stay away:
Remain in your lane:
Visibility close to zero:
Absence of parking choices
Following these weather service guidelines will help you drive more safely in foggy circumstances, reducing the chance of accidents and putting your health first.
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