Dense fog alert for Merced County — here are some tips to stay safe
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog warning for areas of Merced County starting at midnight Friday and continuing to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Fog will be heavy in much of the Central Valley, with visibility down to a quarter mile, according to a Facebook post by the NWS Hanford on Friday afternoon.
Fog will be dense along the Interstate 5, Highway 99 and Highway 198 corridors, the post said.
The California Highway Patrol has tips on staying safe:
- Drive with lights on low beam. Using only parking lights is illegal.
- Watch for CHP pace vehicles, which lead drivers through the fog.
- Avoid crossing traffic lanes.
- Do not stop on highways except in emergencies.
- Move away from stalled or disabled vehicles.
- Consider postponing your trip until the fog clears.
Jim Silva
The Modesto Bee