It is foggy out there folks!!!! The below is from Weather.com and I thought
it appropriate for this mornings commute. Stay Safe - Bill
View from our HQ this morning. |
Fog can be thought of as a cloud at ground level. It forms
when the temperature drops to the dew point (the temperature at which air is
saturated), and invisible water vapor in the air condenses to form suspended
water droplets. Fog can reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, creating
hazardous driving conditions. If you can't postpone your trip until dense fog
lifts -- usually by late morning or the afternoon -- follow these tips:
* Drive with lights on low beam. High beams will only be
reflected back off the fog and actually impair visibility even more.
* Reduce your speed -- and watch your speedometer. Fog
creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may actually be speeding.
* Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open your window a
little, to hear better.
* Use wipers and defrosters as necessary for maximum
visibility.
* Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as
a guide.
* Be patient. Do not pass lines of traffic.
* Do not stop on a freeway or heavily traveled road. If your
car stalls or becomes disabled, turn your vehicle's lights off, and take your
foot off of the brake pedal. People tend to follow tail lights when driving in
fog. Move away from the vehicle to avoid injury.
Sources: National Weather Service, Wisconsin Department of
Transportation
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