Key Facts
- Fog advisories
- In effect until 9 a.m.
- Visibility reduction
- One-half to one-quarter mile possible
- Afternoon highs
- Upper 80s today and Wednesday
- Unsettled pattern
- Arrives Thursday, continues through Saturday
- Weekend highs
- Upper 80s to low 90s
- Early next week
- Higher heat and humidity expected
Background
KFVS reports that patchy and locally dense fog has formed across the Heartland, prompting fog advisories in effect until 9 a.m. Visibility may be reduced to one-half to one-quarter mile in some areas.
The fog is expected to burn off within a couple of hours after sunrise, giving way to a sunny and slightly warmer afternoon with highs in the upper 80s.
Current Situation
As of the latest report, fog advisories are active, and drivers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility. The fog should dissipate by mid-morning.
Wednesday is forecast to be similar to Tuesday, with highs in the upper 80s. An unsettled pattern is expected to arrive on Thursday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms from late Thursday through Saturday.
| Day | Condition | High Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Sunny after morning fog | Upper 80s |
| Wednesday | Similar to Tuesday | Upper 80s |
| Thursday | Scattered showers and thunderstorms late | Not specified |
| Friday | Scattered showers and thunderstorms | Not specified |
| Saturday | Scattered showers and thunderstorms | Not specified |
| Weekend | Upper 80s to low 90s | Upper 80s to low 90s |
Impacts
Morning commuters may face hazardous driving conditions due to dense fog, with visibility potentially reduced to a quarter mile. Residents should allow extra travel time and use low-beam headlights.
The unsettled pattern could bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, affecting outdoor activities from Thursday through Saturday. A few pockets of rain may occur early Thursday, depending on how well a line of storms from the north holds together.
Temperatures will remain seasonably warm, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to low 90s through the weekend. Higher heat and humidity are expected by early next week, which may increase discomfort and heat-related risks.
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
There is still much uncertainty regarding how the disturbance will move through the Heartland. If the line of storms holds together, early Thursday rain is possible; otherwise, the main shower and thunderstorm chances may be delayed until later Thursday.
The unsettled pattern could persist through Saturday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible each day. If the disturbance tracks differently, some areas may see less rain than others.
By early next week, higher heat and humidity are expected. If this materializes, heat index values could rise, potentially prompting heat advisories. Residents should stay tuned to the First Alert Weather Team for updates.
Source: kfvs12.com
