Hanford, CA – Drivers across Central California are urged to use caution Sunday morning as dense fog creates a high risk for transportation impacts, particularly in the Central Valley.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Hanford, an experimental Fog Severity Index shows a Level 4 out of 5 transportation risk for Sunday morning travel, indicating significantly reduced visibility in several areas. While forecasters say widespread dense fog is not guaranteed, patchy fog could still create dangerous driving conditions through the early hours of the day.
The affected areas include portions of Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern counties, with impacts extending along major corridors such as Highway 99, Interstate 5, and State Route 198. The NWS notes that confidence in fog development remains moderate through the weekend but is expected to decrease beyond that timeframe.
Motorists traveling during the morning hours are advised to slow down, maintain extra distance between vehicles, and switch headlights from automatic settings to low beams when encountering fog. Sudden drops in visibility could lead to increased crash risk, especially in rural and agricultural areas where fog can thicken quickly.
Weather officials emphasize that even brief encounters with dense fog can be hazardous. Drivers should also anticipate possible delays and allow extra time to reach their destinations.
The NWS continues to monitor conditions and will issue updates if visibility worsens or if fog becomes more widespread than currently expected.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware and check road conditions before heading out Sunday morning.
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