Summary
Several parts of Texas have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) about dense fog, which could reduce visibility significantly until Thursday morning. This fog poses a risk to driving conditions, and the NWS advises drivers to take precautions such as using low-beam headlights and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles.
Key Facts
- Dense fog is expected to lower visibility to less than a quarter mile in some areas.
- The fog warning affects many regions in Texas, including areas east of the I-35 corridor and several southeastern counties.
- The NWS suggests using low-beam headlights and fog lights, if available, and advises against using high-beam headlights.
- Drivers are urged to slow down and allow more time for travel.
- In extremely dense fog, drivers should pull over safely, use hazard lights, and wait for the fog to clear.
- The fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday morning.
- The NWS advisory includes both Texas and parts of central Louisiana.
- Fog-related accidents cause over 38,700 vehicle crashes annually in the U.S. according to the Department of Transportation.
