On Christmas Day, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. EST, warning of visibility of a quarter mile or less in dense fog. Drivers are advised to slow down, use headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
The fog comes with rain and cloudy skies, with highs around 54°F on Christmas Day. It is expected to clear gradually, with morning driving conditions potentially affected. Winds, calm at first, are forecast to shift east-northeast at 5 to 7 mph later, helping the fog to clear.
Looking ahead, rain is forecast to begin after 2 a.m. tonight, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. Patchy fog is also expected after 2 a.m. As the weekend approaches, skies are likely to remain mostly cloudy, with a higher chance of rain and possible thunderstorms on Sunday, with a high near 65°F.
At the start of next week, the NWS forecasts a change from rain to snow Sunday night. Monday is expected to see a high near 29°F, with wind gusts up to 31 mph. Currently, the National Weather Service does not forecast any hazardous weather beyond Sunday night. No spotter activation has been issued.
The latest weather updates and advisories are available on the NWS website.
