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NWS Issues Early Monday Dense Fog Advisories for L.A. Beaches and Parts of Oregon

The alerts reflect a recurring pattern of early-morning fog along coastal corridors that creates hazardous travel during the morning commute.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued a 12:27 a.m. Monday advisory for Los Angeles County beaches that was set to last until 9 a.m.
  • Listed Southern California locations included Malibu and beaches in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
  • A 1:53 a.m. advisory in Oregon covered the South Central Oregon Coast, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County, Josephine County, and Jackson County through 9 a.m.
  • The Weather Service warned visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less, increasing the risk of roadway accidents.
  • Guidance urged drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights and extra following distance, and to pull into a safe location with hazard lights if visibility nears zero, while pedestrians and cyclists were advised to wear bright or reflective clothing.