The city of Jacksonville and its surrounding areas in north central Florida are experiencing locally dense fog this morning, affecting visibility for commuters. The National Weather Service Jacksonville FL issued a Special Weather Statement at 7:10 AM EST highlighting the conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, as visibility has dropped to less than 1 mile in some areas.
According to the statement, the fog is expected to persist until at least 9 AM this morning. Commuters should "slow down and allow extra space between vehicles where visibility is reduced." The National Weather Service also warns that visibility may drop quickly over short distances, contributing to potentially hazardous driving conditions in places like Macclenny, Starke, and the city of Jacksonville, among others.
After the fog clears later in the morning, the forecast suggests a day of partly sunny skies with a high near 74 degrees. This evening, zones of dense fog are anticipated to reappear after 1am, with an overnight low around 56 degrees. The current humidity sits at 90%, with a northwest wind traveling 5 mph, adding to the conditions conducive for fog formation.
The weather outlook for the next few days includes areas of fog in the early morning hours, giving way to partly sunny skies. Highs will vary throughout the weekend, ranging from 55 degrees on Saturday to nearly 70 by Christmas Day, accompanied by a slight chance of showers. As we head into the next week, temperatures will remain moderate for this time of year, with highs settling in the mid-60s, and lows in the mid-50s under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.
