Fog Advisory in Effect for Southeast PA Until Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service issued a fog advisory at 6:44 a.m. on Sunday. The alert runs through 10 a.m.
Fog Advisory in Effect for Southeast PA Until Sunday Morning covers multiple counties. Locally dense fog has reduced visibility to one mile or less.
Counties under the advisory
- Western Chester
- Eastern Chester
- Western Montgomery
- Eastern Montgomery
- Upper Bucks
- Lower Bucks
- Carbon
- Monroe
- Berks
- Lehigh
- Northampton
- Delaware
- Philadelphia
Safety guidance for drivers
- Reduce speed and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.
- Use low-beam headlights to improve your visibility to others.
- Activate fog lights if your vehicle has them.
- Avoid high beams; they produce glare and worsen visibility in fog.
- Keep a safe following distance to allow for sudden stops.
- Use lane markings to help maintain your correct lane position.
- Remain alert for abrupt changes in visibility and traffic flow.
What to do if visibility becomes near zero
- Turn on your hazard flashers and find a safe place to stop.
- If a parking area is available, pull fully into it before stopping.
- If no parking spot exists, move off the road as far as possible.
- Once stopped, leave hazard lights on and turn off other lights.
- Set the emergency brake and release the brake pedal to avoid lit tail lights.
Filmogaz.com urges motorists to exercise caution while fog persists. Following these steps will reduce risk and improve safety.
