Dense Fog Advisory, Beach Hazards Statement Issued For Bay Area: NWS

BAY AREA — The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for much of the Bay Area Tuesday morning.

The advisory is in effect for the entire coast, San Francisco, the San Francisco Bay Shoreline, and the interior valleys of the North Bay and East Bay until 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Visibility is less than a quarter-mile in dense fog, which can lead to dangerous driving conditions. Drivers are advised to drive slowly, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of room between cars. In the case of zero visibility, drivers are advised to pull the vehicle off the road, deactivate all lights except hazard flashers, and engage the emergency brake.

The National Weather Service also issued a Beach Hazards Statement along the coast from Big Sur to Cloverdale until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Breaking waves of 13 to 18 feet are expected, and there is an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. “Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including rocks and jetties,” the NWS warned. Anyone traveling near the beach is advised to stay off waterside infrastructure, remain out of the water, and never turn their back to the ocean.

Temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 50s and lower 60s throughout the Bay Area, and the fog will eventually give way to sunny skies.