The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of north central and northeast Texas, including the Dallas area. With visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in dense fog, drivers are advised to exercise caution. According to the NWS advisory, which remains in effect until 9 AM CST this morning, the low visibility could lead to hazardous driving conditions.
Affected areas include several counties ranging from Fannin to Leon. Cities under the dense fog advisory include, but are not limited to, Dallas, Fort Worth, Point, and Sulphur Springs. It should be noted that driving through dense fog has been advised by the National Weather Service, Fort Worth, TX, to use low beam headlights and to maintain a generous distance from other vehicles.
Meanwhile, the general weather forecast for the Dallas area predicts a gradual shift from partly sunny to fully sunny conditions today, with a high near 68 degrees and a northwest wind around 5 mph. As reported by the National Weather Service, tonight's forecast indicates clear skies with a low around 42 degrees and a north wind at 5 to 10 mph.
The upcoming holiday on Thanksgiving Day promises sunny skies with calm winds in the forecast, slowly becoming a gentle southeast breeze in the afternoon. While a high near 60 has been anticipated for the day, the night may see partly cloudy skies with a low around 42. The southeast wind will continue to shape the evening, embracing the city with a gentle 5 mph breeze. The detailed forecast has been made available on the National Weather Service.
Looking forward, Dallas residents should prepare for a change in weather conditions, with a mostly cloudy Friday on the horizon and a high near 60. More notably, the weekend could bring showers and thunderstorms, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation on Friday night, increasing to 70 percent on Saturday. With fluctuating winds and chances of rain through the weekend, stay informed on weather updates to plan accordingly.
