Panama City, Fla. – Drivers and boaters across the Florida Panhandle should brace for hazardous visibility early Tuesday morning, as dense fog blankets inland and coastal areas through 9 a.m. CDT.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect for both marine and land zones, including St. Andrews Bay, Apalachicola Bay, and roadways from North Walton to Franklin counties. Visibility is expected to drop below one-quarter mile in many locations, with marine observations showing less than 1 nautical mile offshore.
Communities from Panama City to Chipley and inland areas like Marianna and Blountstown may experience delays or dangerous travel conditions. On the water, boaters in areas from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa and Apalachicola should navigate with extreme caution. Mariners are urged to use fog signals, running lights, radar, and compass if heading out before the fog lifts.
Drivers should reduce speed, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra stopping distance, especially along coastal routes like U.S. 98 and I-10 near fog-prone zones.
The advisory is expected to expire by mid-morning, but travelers should remain alert for updated warnings if fog lingers beyond 9 a.m. CDT.
