Early morning fog prompted a Dense Fog Advisory for Tampa and surrounding areas, with visibility reduced to a quarter mile or less in some locations. The National Weather Service Dense Fog Advisory was issued at 5:37 a.m. EST and remains in effect until 10 a.m. EST. Motorists are urged to use caution, slow down, use headlights, and allow extra distance between vehicles.
The advisory affects portions of southwest and west central Florida, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Sumter, and inland Charlotte counties. Visibility is expected to gradually improve as the fog dissipates later this morning.
After the fog clears, conditions are expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 78°F and light, variable winds. Monday may begin with areas of fog before skies become sunny, with light west-southwest winds, as per the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are forecast to cool later in the week. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 30s, with Tuesday night near 39°F. New Year’s Day is forecast to be sunny with a high near 64°F and light northwest winds, followed by continued clear conditions through the remainder of the week.
