Millions Warned of Hazardous Driving Conditions Across Swathes of Texas
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.
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