The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issued a dense fog advisory early this morning, warning residents of limited visibility conditions until 10 AM EST across portions of southwest and west central Florida. According to the National Weather Service alert, areas affected include cities from Apollo Beach to Fort Myers, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in dense fog. Commuters are advised to exercise caution.
Aside from early-morning fog, there’s a 30% chance of showers before the afternoon, with highs near 75. Humidity is at 100%, keeping conditions misty with low visibility. The NWS urges drivers to slow down, use headlights, and leave plenty of distance.
Tonight's forecast calls for patchy fog to redevelop after 1 am, with mostly cloudy skies and low temperatures around 58 degrees. As we look ahead to the weekend, the outlook remains mostly sunny with daytime highs increasing to the lower 80s, but there is a note of caution: Sunday may bring a 50% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 pm, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Anyone with outdoor plans this weekend, especially Sunday and Washington’s Birthday, should keep an eye on the forecast. Washington’s Birthday has a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before the afternoon. Conditions may change, so check for updates and plan accordingly.
