Visibility in Jacksonville and surrounding parts of northeast and northern Florida is dropping to less than a quarter mile due to dense fog, according to the National Weather Service. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 2 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday, signaling trying conditions for early morning commuters. Drivers are advised to slow down, use their headlights, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles as they navigate the foggy streets.
The fog, described by the NWS as patchy dense in some areas, is expected to lift later in the day, revealing partly sunny skies and a pleasant high near 77. While the weather is shaping up nicely with a calm southeast wind picking up in the afternoon, the night promises more fog rolling in after midnight. While most residents will likely be snug in their beds, the fog is planning to cloak the night, bringing down visibility and, with it, a low around 59.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the fog should give way to clearer skies. Friday is forecasted to be mostly sunny once the early fog clears, with a high pushing to a warm 79 degrees, while calm winds will settle in southeast between 5 to 9 mph. In contrast, Saturday night may bring a slight chance of showers, about a 20 percent, dipping the temperature to a cooler 58 degrees.
Temperatures are predicted to take a more noticeable turn by Sunday, introducing a minor chance of showers and cloudier skies leading to a high near 69. The moisture in the air, coupled with the ongoing warmth, might be an invitation for the showers, though only gracing us with a 20 percent chance. As the week begins, the weather should keep with the mostly sunny trend, although the high will sit cooler at 54 on Monday, climbing gradually through the week.
The NWS extends a word of caution to those driving in and around Jacksonville due to the fog-induced low visibility conditions. The full report on the Dense Fog Advisory, as well as updated forecasts, are available on their website.
