Houston blanketed with fog, fireworks smoke making driving dangerous
Drivers in Houston had a dangerous commute to start the new year. The smoke that remained after fireworks displays mixed with already dense fog, leaving those who were braving the roads with nearly no visibility, KTRK reported.
More video from viewers! This fog is no joke! #abc13 pic.twitter.com/yEslUWV1vw
— Courtney Fischer (@CourtneyABC13) January 1, 2019
DENSE FOG! ⚠️ Viewers driving home post NYE celebrations say there’s 0% visibility in some areas. We’re hearing it’s bad in SE Harris Co. Thx to viewers for sending us photos (safely!) after pulling over. Advisory until 8am. We’re showing you the roads live on #abc13 this morn! pic.twitter.com/MM2iKX6Qrp
— Courtney Fischer (@CourtneyABC13) January 1, 2019
First responders urged those who had to drive in the conditions to exercise caution.
Visibility on the roadways throughout Pct. 4 is minimal. Please use Extreme Caution this morning.
— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) January 1, 2019
*Images captured in the 12500blk of Veterans Memorial Dr* pic.twitter.com/jufzUamyJ5
Some drivers just gave up and pulled over until the smoke and fog lifted.
STRANDED! Drivers pulled over near a church in SE Hou to get some sleep ***bc the fog is so bad!*** Ppl just can’t make it home. Visibility almost 0% in some areas. We’re live to show you in 30 min. #abc13 pic.twitter.com/M4ohhyflZD
— Courtney Fischer (@CourtneyABC13) January 1, 2019
