URGENT UPDATE: A dense fog advisory has just been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for multiple regions across Oklahoma, significantly impacting morning commuters. Visibility is expected to drop to a perilous quarter mile or less, prompting authorities to urge drivers to exercise extreme caution.
The advisory covers central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, and southern parts of the state. The NWS warns that hazardous driving conditions are likely, especially during the early morning hours. Officials anticipate that the dense fog will begin to dissipate after 9 a.m., but until then, motorists should be on high alert.
“In such conditions, visibility can be dangerously low,” said an NWS spokesperson. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.”
Looking beyond the fog, the weather forecast for later today indicates mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing to a high of 63 degrees. However, residents should prepare for potential showers and possible thunderstorms tonight before 9 p.m., with an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts could reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with heavier amounts expected during thunderstorms.
Tomorrow, Oklahomans can expect a 40 percent chance of showers before noon, clearing up to a mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 65 degrees. The weather pattern suggests mostly clear skies for the rest of the week, with nighttime temperatures dropping into the high 30s and daytime highs in the low 60s, leading up to a sunny Thanksgiving Day with highs around 57 degrees.
Stay tuned for further updates as this weather situation develops. The NWS continues to monitor conditions closely and will provide additional advisories as needed. Ensure safety first—share this information with fellow Oklahomans to keep everyone informed and cautious on the roads today.
