Central and southeastern Iowa are under a dense fog advisory this morning, with visibility reduced to under a quarter mile in several areas, especially along highways like I-35 and I-80. Drivers are advised to exercise caution, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra time on their morning commute to navigate the low visibility conditions safely.
According to the National Weather Service, dense fog is impacting communities near Des Moines, Algona, and Webster City, with isolated patches in Kossuth County. This advisory is expected to last until 10 a.m. today, affecting school bus stops, intersections, and railroad crossings. Residents are encouraged to drive carefully and stay alert for sudden changes in visibility.
The forecast for the rest of the day promises clearer skies by late morning, followed by mostly sunny conditions with a high near 55 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear, dropping to a low around 35 degrees. Looking into the weekend, Friday will be sunny with highs around 60 degrees, but conditions will shift on Saturday with a high chance of showers, potentially affecting outdoor Veterans Day events. Rainfall could range from a quarter to half an inch, with showers likely by late morning Saturday and continuing intermittently into the evening.
Sunday offers a brief reprieve with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-50s. Veterans Day on Monday is forecast to be mostly sunny with a comfortable high near 61 degrees. Early next week, expect mostly clear skies, though scattered showers could return by Tuesday.
For now, travelers and residents should prioritize safe driving this morning under dense fog conditions and stay updated on potential rain impacting weekend plans.
