North Texas, October 27, 2025
News Summary
North Texas experienced a dense fog on Sunday morning, resulting in near-zero visibility, particularly at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM CDT. The fog stemmed from saturated ground due to a recent storm system that delivered significant rainfall. As a result, drivers were urged to exercise caution while commuting. The fog is anticipated to lift, providing clear skies and warmer temperatures in the afternoon. Additionally, Hurricane Melissa is poised to impact the Caribbean with dangerous conditions expected.
Dallas — Dense fog covered the North Texas area on Sunday morning, reducing visibility to hazardous levels.
Immediate situation
The fog resulted in near-zero visibility reported at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Fort Worth, and Hillsboro. Denton and Dallas were experiencing visibility of less than half a mile. A Dense Fog Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service, remaining in effect until 10 AM CDT. Early-morning commuters were advised to drive cautiously, using low-beam headlights and maintaining safe distances between vehicles.
How the fog formed
The fog was caused by saturated ground following a severe storm system that delivered rainfall over the past two days. The storm system moved eastward, centered over central Oklahoma, bringing significant rainfall across the region. Most of North Texas received between one and two inches of rain, with some areas receiving as much as six to eight inches.
Transportation and safety impacts
Drivers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area faced hazardous driving conditions during the advisory. Motorists were instructed to reduce speed, use low-beam headlights, and increase following distance. Airport operations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport were affected by the near-zero visibility reports, and travelers were urged to allow extra time for ground travel and check flight status through official channels.
Short-term forecast and what to expect today
The fog is expected to lift within a couple of hours, allowing for afternoon sun. Very low chances of rain remain for northern and northeastern counties due to the storm system’s southern edge. High temperatures for Sunday are forecasted to reach the mid-70s.
Next weather changes
A new cold front is anticipated to arrive on Tuesday, bringing the coolest air of the season. High temperatures on Wednesday are predicted to drop to the low 60s, a significant decrease from earlier in the week.
Regional rainfall summary
The recent storm system produced widespread rainfall across North Texas. Most areas received between one and two inches, while localized heavier bands produced as much as six to eight inches in some places. The saturated ground from this rainfall was the primary factor in the formation of the dense morning fog.
Broader meteorological note
The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Melissa is now a powerful Category 4 storm, expected to strengthen to Category 5. Hurricane Melissa is forecasted to make a life-threatening landfall on Jamaica’s southern coast on Tuesday and then move towards Cuba before heading back out to sea. This storm could be the strongest hurricane to impact Jamaica historically.
What residents and travelers should do
- Drive slowly and use low-beam headlights in foggy conditions.
- Maintain extra space between vehicles and avoid sudden stops.
- Allow additional time for airport transfers where visibility reports were near zero.
- Monitor local weather updates and directives, especially if planning travel toward the Caribbean where Hurricane Melissa is forecasted to make a landfall.
Officials expect the fog advisory to expire at 10 AM CDT and for conditions to improve through the afternoon as skies clear. Residents should be prepared for a cooler pattern beginning Tuesday when the incoming cold front arrives.
FAQ
Q: Where did the dense fog occur?
A: Dense fog covered the North Texas area on Sunday morning, reducing visibility to hazardous levels.
Q: Which locations reported near-zero visibility?
A: The fog resulted in near-zero visibility reported at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Fort Worth, and Hillsboro.
Q: What were conditions in Denton and Dallas?
A: Denton and Dallas were experiencing visibility of less than half a mile.
Q: What caused the fog?
A: The fog was caused by saturated ground following a severe storm system that delivered rainfall over the past two days.
Q: How much rain did the region receive?
A: Most of North Texas received between one and two inches of rain, with some areas receiving as much as six to eight inches.
Q: Was an advisory issued?
A: A Dense Fog Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service, remaining in effect until 10 AM CDT.
Q: What driving guidance was given?
A: Early-morning commuters were advised to drive cautiously, using low-beam headlights and maintaining safe distances between vehicles.
Q: When will the fog lift?
A: The fog is expected to lift within a couple of hours, allowing for afternoon sun.
Q: Are there any remaining rain chances today?
A: Very low chances of rain remain for northern and northeastern counties due to the storm system’s southern edge.
Q: What are the temperature forecasts?
A: High temperatures for Sunday are forecasted to reach the mid-70s. High temperatures on Wednesday are predicted to drop to the low 60s, a significant decrease from earlier in the week.
Q: What is the status of Hurricane Melissa?
A: The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Melissa is now a powerful Category 4 storm, expected to strengthen to Category 5. Hurricane Melissa is forecasted to make a life-threatening landfall on Jamaica’s southern coast on Tuesday and then move towards Cuba before heading back out to sea. This storm could be the strongest hurricane to impact Jamaica historically.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Area affected | North Texas |
| Visibility | Near-zero at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Fort Worth, and Hillsboro; less than half a mile in Denton and Dallas |
| Advisory | Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 AM CDT |
| Rainfall | Most of North Texas received between one and two inches of rain; some areas six to eight inches |
| Short-term forecast | Fog expected to lift within a couple of hours; afternoon sun likely; highs in mid-70s |
| Next front | Cold front arriving Tuesday; highs dropping to low 60s on Wednesday |
| Hurricane note | Hurricane Melissa is now a powerful Category 4 storm, expected to strengthen to Category 5 and is forecasted to make a life-threatening landfall on Jamaica’s southern coast on Tuesday |
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