Hanford, CA – The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Very High Transportation Risk warning across parts of California’s Central Valley beginning 10 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday. Forecasters warn that dense fog could reduce visibility from 250 feet to zero, creating severe driving conditions overnight and into the morning commute.
According to the NWS update at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, the advisory affects major corridors including Interstate 5, Highway 99, Highway 41, Highway 43, Highway 140, and Highway 152—stretching from Modesto to Bakersfield. The event is rated as a Level 5 out of 5 on the travel impact scale, the highest possible alert.
Motorists are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and increase distance between vehicles. Drivers should avoid stopping on highway shoulders and instead find a safe, designated area if conditions become too dangerous.
The fog is expected to lift gradually by late Thursday morning, but visibility may fluctuate sharply overnight. Those able to delay travel are advised to do so until conditions improve.
For continuous updates, residents can follow the US National Weather Service Hanford, CA on social media or visit weather.gov/hanford for current forecasts and safety guidance.
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