Florida – Headlights glow through thick gray air this morning as fog hangs low over roadways and neighborhoods. Visibility drops quickly in spots, creating a cautious start to the first Monday of 2026 across Jacksonville.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy dense fog developed before sunrise and may linger through the early morning hours. Visibility has dropped to around one-half mile at times, especially near rivers, marshes, and low-lying roads. Drivers should slow down and allow extra stopping distance.
Temperatures sit in the low 50s early, with calm winds helping fog persist. Conditions improve later this morning as fog lifts and sunshine breaks through. Highs reach near 70 this afternoon, delivering a noticeably mild January day.
School traffic adds another layer of concern this morning. Reduced visibility along I-95, I-295, and surface streets may lead to brief delays. Use low-beam headlights and avoid sudden braking. To be fair, conditions improve quickly once fog clears.
Tonight brings another chance for patchy fog as skies stay mostly clear and lows dip into the mid-50s. Tuesday turns warmer, with highs in the mid-70s and areas of fog possible again early. By Wednesday, highs reach the mid-70s under partly sunny skies.
Thursday and Friday continue the warming trend, with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Dry weather dominates, keeping travel impacts low beyond the morning fog risk. This stretch feels more like early spring than winter, even as much of the country battles snow and ice.
For now, the main impact is this morning’s fog. Drive with care, watch school zones closely, and stay alert for sudden visibility changes. How thick was the fog where you started your day?
Five Day Outlook for Jacksonville, FL
- Monday: Patchy fog early, partly sunny, high near 70
- Tuesday: Morning fog possible, mostly sunny, high near 74
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 75
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 76
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 78
