Fog Alert: Visibility Reduced in Parts of Northern Illinois

Dense Fog Advisory in Effect until 9pm

Parts of the Chicago area are experiencing foggy weather on Thursday, with a dense fog advisory going into effect until 9pm for McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, and Kane counties. The National Weather Service has issued advisories for other parts of Illinois, including Galena and Rockford, due to reduced visibility.

What’s the Situation Like?

According to officials, visibility could be reduced to less than a mile in the impacted areas, with some areas experiencing even thicker fog during the evening hours. The National Weather Service map shows a wide swath of fog advisories across the central United States, affecting most of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

What Should Drivers Do?

Motorists are advised to increase stopping distance and reduce speeds while driving in foggy conditions. They are also encouraged not to use high-beam headlights, as the light can reflect off the fog and reduce visibility further.

What’s Next for the Chicago Area?

Friday is expected to see rainfall across the Chicago area, with unseasonably warm weather continuing. Highs will reach into the upper-40s and low-50s across the region. Saturday may see a chance of rain late in the day, with highs in the low-50s. Sunday may see more rain in the morning hours, with highs once again well above average in the upper-40s.

What About Next Week?

A slow cooling trend is expected to take place into next week, with highs dipping back towards their seasonal averages by Wednesday and Thursday, according to extended forecast models.

Conclusion

It’s essential to be aware of the foggy conditions and take necessary precautions while driving. Stay updated with the latest weather forecast to plan your day accordingly.

FAQs

Q: Where is the fog advisory in effect?
A: The fog advisory is in effect until 9pm for McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, and Kane counties in northern Illinois.

Q: How reduced is the visibility?
A: Visibility could be reduced to less than a mile in the impacted areas.

Q: What should drivers do in foggy conditions?
A: Drivers should increase stopping distance, reduce speeds, and avoid using high-beam headlights.

Q: Will the fog advisory affect the weather forecast for next week?
A: The fog advisory will not significantly impact the weather forecast for next week, which is expected to be cooler and return to seasonal averages.