Tampa Bay, Florida — Visibility levels are dropping rapidly across portions of west-central Florida as low clouds and dense fog develop east of the coast, creating hazardous travel conditions from the Nature Coast south through inland communities.
Current visibility data shows several locations reporting near-zero visibility, particularly across inland and interior areas. Cities including Crystal River, Brooksville, Wesley Chapel, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Wauchula, Avon Park, Sebring, Myakka City, Arcadia, and North Port are reporting visibility at or near 0 miles, indicating extremely dense fog.
Where Visibility Is the Lowest
The most concerning visibility readings are concentrated across interior sections of west-central Florida. Locations north and east of Tampa Bay are seeing the thickest fog coverage.
Communities such as Crystal River and Brooksville are reporting zero-mile visibility, while Wesley Chapel and Winter Haven are also experiencing conditions where drivers may not be able to see beyond a very short distance. Farther south, Sebring, Avon Park, Wauchula, and Arcadia are also under dense fog with visibility readings at zero…