Florida – Brake lights glow red through a wall of gray this morning as dense fog blankets Tampa Bay, swallowing streetlights and shortening sightlines across bridges and causeways. Moist air clings to the ground, making even familiar routes feel uncertain during the early commute.
According to the National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect through midmorning. Visibility has dropped to one quarter mile or less across parts of west-central and southwest Florida, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and inland Polk and Pasco counties. Officials warn that sudden visibility changes could catch drivers off guard, especially near water and low-lying roads.
Traffic impacts are most likely on major corridors such as I-275, I-4, and the Courtney Campbell Causeway, where fog thickens quickly before sunrise. Drivers are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and increase following distance.
Fog gradually lifts late this morning as sunshine breaks through. Temperatures rise fast, climbing into the upper 70s this afternoon. For now, roads dry out and travel conditions improve, though lingering haze may persist near the coast.
Tonight brings another round of patchy fog as winds calm and humidity stays high. Thursday turns even warmer, with highs near 81 degrees under increasing sunshine. By Friday, Tampa Bay pushes deeper into a springlike pattern, reaching the low to mid-80s with clear skies.
The weekend stays sunny and warm, though early-morning fog remains a recurring theme. While winter hazards are absent, visibility risks continue during the morning hours.
Plan extra time for early drives today and remain alert on bridges. Meteorologists continue monitoring conditions, and additional Weather Alerts are possible if fog redevelops.
Five-Day Outlook for Tampa Bay, Florida
- Today: Dense fog early, then sunny, high near 78
- Tonight: Patchy fog late, low near 60
- Thursday: Morning fog, then sunny, high near 81
- Friday: Sunny and warm, high near 83
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 82
