Thick Fog Blankets Cuba: Unusual Weather Captured in Photos

This Saturday, Cuba awoke to thick fog that significantly diminished visibility across various regions of the island, particularly in low-lying areas and places near water bodies. The Facebook page Vigilancia Tropical had forewarned of this occurrence, stating, "Considering the expected conditions of humidity, temperature, and wind flow, it is likely that on the morning of February 1, 2025, fog banks will develop in the western and eastern regions, as well as the interior of the central area."

The advisory further cautioned that between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., visibility could be drastically reduced, urging drivers to exercise caution in the affected zones. The event caused quite a stir among locals, who took to social media to share images depicting streets, avenues, and public spaces shrouded in mist.

"Good morning, I've never seen fog like this before. Habana del Este, right now," wrote user Isbel Martinez, alongside photographs illustrating the unusual occurrence. Meanwhile, another user, Missoliva Vlok, commented that "fog is a common meteorological phenomenon in Cuba at any time of year. When it occurs in summer, it usually signals a hot day ahead, as you will see later," including a video with her statement.

Understanding the Meteorological Phenomenon

User Oraima Mirabal described the event as "low and not very dense fog," explaining that "fog is a meteorological phenomenon, specifically a hydrometeor, which involves the suspension of tiny water droplets in the atmosphere."

Cuban meteorologist Raydel Ruisánchez elaborated on the conditions that led to this event, mentioning "high surface humidity levels, calm winds, and thermal inversion conditions that facilitated the phenomenon's development." He also shared images and reports from interior areas extending from Artemisa to Ciego de Avila, noting that "in some locations, the fog persisted slightly beyond 9:00 a.m."