Orlando woke up socked in under a blanket of thick fog on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with temperatures near 59°F and a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Eastern. Patchy dense fog is slicing visibility across inland neighborhoods and could turn the morning drive into a slow, low-visibility crawl. The good news for sun chasers: skies should brighten by late morning, with highs climbing into the mid-70s this afternoon. Light west-northwest winds around 5–10 mph will help scour out the fog, though a brief, light shower is still on the table later in the day.
Foggy Morning Commute
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has a Dense Fog Advisory up through 10 a.m., warning that visibility less than one quarter mile or less in dense fog is possible in parts of Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties, according to the National Weather Service. Drivers are urged to stick with low-beam headlights, ease off the gas, and leave extra space between cars while visibility is reduced. Expect gradual, patchy improvements after mid-morning, but early rush-hour drivers should be ready for localized pockets of near-zero visibility.
Afternoon And Weekend Outlook
As the fog thins through late morning, skies turn partly sunny with a high near 75°F. There is only a small, roughly 20–30% chance of light rain showers this afternoon, and any rainfall should stay light, on the order of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Friday and Saturday are lining up to be mostly sunny and warm, with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s, a classic Central Florida preview of spring.
Things get more active on Sunday when a stronger system moves in, bringing a better chance of showers and thunderstorms and south winds that could gust as high as 30 mph. The heaviest round looks most likely Sunday night into Monday. If you are planning outdoor events Sunday, you might want to schedule them earlier in the day or have an indoor backup ready.
Airport And Travel Notes
Low clouds and patchy fog this morning could create instrument flight conditions around Orlando-area airports and potentially slow things down at Orlando International Airport. Before heading out, check with your airline or use the airport’s status tool; Orlando International Airport has the latest arrival and departure information. Drivers heading to the terminals should expect reduced speeds and build in extra travel time until visibility improves.
Quick Tips
If you have to be on the road this morning, keep those low beams on, back off the accelerator, and leave plenty of room ahead of you. Consider postponing nonessential trips until after about 10–11 a.m. when conditions should be much better. An umbrella could come in handy for any stray shower this afternoon, and it is worth keeping an eye on forecasts for gusty storms Sunday night. Updates will follow if the Dense Fog Advisory is extended or if conditions change significantly.
