Jacksonville, FL – A thick, milky haze is already settling across northeast Florida this morning, and visibility may plummet as dense fog blankets major highways before sunrise. Drivers along I-95, U.S. 301, and portions of I-10 should expect rapidly changing visibility — sometimes dropping below a quarter mile — as the fog thickens through dawn.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, dense fog is expected to develop late tonight and persist into the early morning commute, especially near rivers and low-lying coastal areas. The advisory extends across much of northeast Florida and southern Georgia, including Brunswick, Gainesville, and St. Augustine. Motorists are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra travel time.
By late morning, sunshine will burn off the fog, revealing another unseasonably warm and calm day. Highs will reach near 82°F, with light winds turning southerly. This mild stretch continues through Wednesday before cooler air arrives for the weekend. Thanksgiving Day brings mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-70s — ideal for travel and outdoor gatherings.
Long-range models hint at a broader U.S. cold front moving east by early next week, which could drop Florida’s temperatures back to the 60s and bring a hint of early winter air to the region.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Today: Dense fog early, high 82°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, high 75°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 59°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F.
