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Coastal deserts form where cold ocean currents chill the air and fog limits moisture, while nearby mountains create rain shadows that block precipitation, producing arid zones right along shores (as seen in the Namib and Atacama).
A 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 in Tulare County forced a full morning closure in both directions. The crash, likely aided by dense fog, sent about 10 people to the hospital, and the highway was reopened roughly six hours later after responders cleared the scene.
Dense fog caused a 59-vehicle pileup on a three-mile section of Highway 99 in Tulare County, about 40 miles north of Bakersfield, closing the road for more than five hours before reopening in the afternoon; several people sustained mild to moderate injuries and were taken to a local hospital, and authorities urged travelers to avoid dense fog and not rely on automatic headlights.
A 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 near Avenue 24 in Tulare County prompted a full closure that lasted about six hours due to dense fog reducing visibility to roughly 100–200 feet. Ten people were injured (nine minor, one moderate forehead injury), with others transported to the Tulare Ag Center. CHP credited a rapid, coordinated response that cleared debris and reopened the highway; an earlier social-media estimate of up to 150 vehicles was corrected as the count stood at 59. Investigators say fog was a contributing factor, and drivers are urged to slow down as more fog is expected.
Live updates from the Rolex 24 at Daytona show dense fog keeping the field under caution; the #7 Porsche leads GTP with the #6 Porsche and #31 Cadillac close behind, while pit stops, a drive-through penalty for the #60 Acura, and FCY laps shuffle GT/GTD as LMP2 leader Cameron extends his gap—race status remains under caution as visibility slowly improves.
Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno triggered a 17-vehicle pileup, including a big rig, leaving a 61-year-old man dead and several others injured, including children. First responders from the CHP, Fresno Fire Department, and medical teams conducted a coordinated rescue, marking vehicles to avoid duplication as investigators work to determine the cause.
Dense fog on Highway 99 in Fresno sparked a 17-vehicle pileup that left at least one person dead and several injured; a Clovis mother survived with bruises and whiplash and expressed gratitude after reuniting with her children as investigators from the California Highway Patrol probe the crash.
A Clovis mother and her husband escaped serious injury in a 17-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 near Fresno caused by dense fog, with at least two dozen people involved. One fatality, 61-year-old Gustavo Villanueva Vargas, occurred at the scene, and his wife was hospitalized; the couple Melissa Culver and her husband were unharmed but shaken. The CHP says visibility was as low as 10–15 feet and the crash remains under investigation as authorities urge drivers to exercise caution in foggy conditions.
Joseph Cummins was murdered in Liverpool in 2011 during a foggy night, and the case remains unsolved despite a £20,000 reward and ongoing police investigations, with his family still seeking justice after 15 years.
A brief warmup this weekend will bring temperatures into the 40s before a cold front arrives Sunday, causing a sharp cooldown, gusty winds, and a chance of snow across eastern Minnesota, with persistent fog and mild overnight temperatures continuing into Saturday.
A gloomy and foggy Christmas Day is affecting much of Minnesota, with dense fog, freezing drizzle, and icy travel concerns, especially in the northern regions. While temperatures are relatively warm for late December, a cold Arctic front will bring a sharp drop in temperatures early next week, accompanied by strong winds and dangerously low wind chills.
A severe fog and pollution crisis in Sarajevo has led to flight cancellations, indoor advisories for children, and restrictions on outdoor activities, with air quality rated as 'unhealthy' due to high levels of PM2.5 particles, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges in the Balkans.
Lingering showers, drizzle, and dense fog are expected tonight with low visibility. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain, while Sunday will see some sunshine and warmer temperatures. Pop-up thunderstorms are possible with a higher chance of severe weather early next week. The forecast for the end of next week includes warm temperatures and several storm chances, with Thursday expected to be sunny and dry.
Unusually warm temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with highs reaching the upper 40s and even 50s in some areas, resembling March weather. The snow drought persists, with Minnesota and Wisconsin experiencing well-below-average snowfall. Additionally, areas of dense fog are expected to lift, and caution is advised for ice safety.
Patchy fog may develop tonight due to high low-level moisture, with temperatures near freezing outside the Beltway and upper 30s downtown. Tomorrow, morning clouds and fog will give way to sunnier skies with temperatures reaching the mid-50s. Weather models suggest dry conditions through the first 10 days of February, potentially impacting the "big snowstorm" season.