Dallas Police warn public not to stop on roads or highways during eclipse

The Dallas Police Department is urging locals and tourists to "not stop on roads or highways" ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse.

The city of Dallas, which is along the eclipse's path of totality, is expected to experience the maximum eclipse phase around 1:40 p.m. local time, according to NASA.

Police there also are warning the public to "have a full tank of gas" and to "plan for travel delays."