As the Christmas celebrations wound down, the National Weather Service in Oklahoma City issued a dense fog advisory that is set to linger until 10 AM the following morning.
The fog, described as "visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog," has covered parts of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma, reported by the NWS. Pedestrians and motorists, wrapped up in the cocoon of mist, are advised to exercise caution as the low visibility conditions could make navigating the roads particularly hazardous.
As Oklahoma residents wake up to remnants of yuletide fog, the chance of precipitation stands at a steady 50%, with potential showers mainly striking after noon, and sprinkles could occur before 9am, according to the National Weather Service's forecast. Citizens should expect overcast skies with the humidity thumbing a ride at 100%, maintaining the wintry chill with temperatures hovering near 52 degrees.
Looking ahead, the dense fog may return after the midnight oil has burned, leading into Friday with only a 30 percent chance of showers before it fades away. According to the detailed NWS forecast, Oklahoma is slated for mostly cloudy skies transitioning into a cheerful, mostly sunny weekend. However, citizens driving through the affected areas in the evening, the fog, having its own mind, may become a challenge to motorists as it thickens after midnight.
For those venturing out on the roads, the NWS urges drivers to "slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you," to safely reach their destinations amid the reduced visibility. With the promise of sunshine peeking after the weekend, it seems the fog will be but a fleeting memory as Oklahomans look forward to more typical winter weather.
