Jacksonville rolled out of bed Tuesday morning and straight into a wall of fog, with river and sea mist cutting visibility and keeping temperatures parked near 60°F. Low-lying spots have it the worst, with some coastal roads and bridges turning into a gray blur and slowing the early commute.
Fog This Morning
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through about 9 a.m. Tuesday for coastal Duval, coastal Nassau and parts of St. Johns County, with visibility dropping to one-quarter mile or less, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville. The agency is reminding drivers to slow down, use headlights and leave plenty of space between vehicles. The fog is expected to lift through the mid to late morning hours.
Afternoon Commute and Marine Concerns
By this afternoon, skies should clear to mostly sunny with inland highs near 76°F before easing back a few degrees late day. Northeast winds around 6-13 mph with gusts up to 16 mph will be common. The onshore flow is expected to build surf into the 2-4 foot range, creating a moderate rip current risk along area beaches that could ramp up to a high risk Tuesday into Wednesday. Beachgoers and boaters are urged to check lifeguard advisories and hold off on trips if visibility or seas stay rough.
Warm Stretch Ahead
The rest of the week looks noticeably warmer, with inland highs pushing into the upper 70s and low 80s and the potential for near-record readings later in the week. Nighttime patchy or sea fog is likely to return while the onshore flow continues, so a few more foggy mornings are on tap even as afternoons feel more like an early preview of spring.
If you are heading out this morning, build in extra travel time, drive with low beams and pull off the road if visibility drops too much. For the latest updates and any changes to advisories, follow the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.
