Residents in parts of northeast and northern Florida, as well as southeast Georgia, woke to a world muffled and obscured as the National Weather Service in Jacksonville issued a dense fog advisory early this morning. According to the weather report, visibility was reduced to a quarter-mile or less in some areas, significantly impacting the morning commute.
The advisory, which was set to expire at 9 AM EST, covered a wide span including counties such as Nassau, St. Johns, and inland Flagler. Motorists were urged to exercise caution, "If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you," the NWS advised. Mist and fog like a lingering specter from the night before held fast until the sun climbed higher, burning away the grey tendrils to reveal the world beneath.
After the fog's departure, the forecast for the day promised areas of sun with temperatures peaking near a comfortable 78 degrees by the afternoon. Light winds would come from the northwest, providing some relief from the humidity that had earlier clutched the air at 93%.
The rest of the week's weather appeared to be a mixed bag—forecasts indicated a low chance of showers on Tuesday and the possibility of thunderstorms toward the end of the week. Weather services noted that Wednesday would likely be the sunniest day, with a peak temperature soaring up to 84 degrees. However, the winds of change carried with them the certainty of precipitation, showers likely on Thursday with a 60% chance, followed by a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night.
