Early risers in East Central Florida may have faced a fuzzy view out their windows this Friday morning, as the National Weather Service Melbourne flagged a Dense Fog Advisory in play until 10 AM for parts of the region. Visibility got shackled down to less than a mile, so those of you hitting the roads were wise to take it slow. Don't strip away that caution just yet – the NWS is calling for potential reprises of these foggy conditions over the weekend.
Aside from playing boo with the fog, we're living in 'mostly quiet' times, weather-wise, according to the forecasters. Saturday and Sunday may hit a few light showers, and a weak front is expected to nudge in some moisture. Still, don't count on any lightning storms to break the monotony. Temperatures are clinging to the warm side for this time of the year, with daytime highs lounging in the lower to mid-80s, snubbing the norm of mid to upper 70s.
Any waterfront plans? The same report indicates a 'Moderate' risk warning for rip currents stretching along the beaches. Swimmers, if you're steeping yourself in the waves, do it in the company of a watchful lifeguard's eyes. On a brighter note, the marine forecast looks friendly for boaters, with high pressure making itself comfy over Florida through the weekend and light winds allowing for gentle sails on the local Atlantic waters.
Flying out or in? Air travelers experienced some turbulence on the ground with IFR/MVFR conditions swathing the I-95 corridor and north Brevard County early this Friday morning. The fog played its part till about 14Z, after which it graciously lifted and dissipated. VFR conditions forecast from mid-morning onward as any fog lifts and diminishes, conveyed the fog-soaked bulletin from the National Weather Service. High pressure in the driver's seat means we're cruising with generally light winds Saturday, easterly whispers along the coast in the afternoon.
Looking at the long haul - Tuesday through Thursday – there's a mixed bag, the NWS remarks. A trough, trailed by a large pressure system, swings across the continental U.S., but a stubborn high over the Caribbean keeps the trough from fully reaching Florida. This stage is set for warmer temperatures to persist, and those pesky rain chances play a game of sneak around Thanksgiving with some divergence between the ECM and GFS weather models. Despite the spat in predictions, rain won't be stealing the turkey's thunder, with forecast rain chances tabled at 10-20%, concentrated to the south. Those holding out for cooler climes may find comfort behind a front come Friday, as a high-pressure system slides into the Southeast, hinting at a seasonal tick-tock back to normal temps.
