Merge pull request #14700 from Heroman3003/weather-fixes-changes

Various weather and firework related cleanup and adjustments

code/modules/fireworks/firework_launcher.dm

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 			return
 		if(user.unEquip(O, 0, src))
 			loaded_star = O
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert the firework star into the launcher.</span>")
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You insert the firework star into \the [src].</span>")
 			add_fingerprint(user)
 			update_icon()
 			return
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	if(!user || user.stat != 0)
 		return
 	if(!loaded_star)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There is no firework star loaded in the launcher.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There is no firework star loaded in \the [src].</span>")
 		return
 	else
 		loaded_star.forceMove(get_turf(src))
@@ -81,25 +81,25 @@
 		return
 
 	if(!loaded_star)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There is no firework star loaded in the launcher.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>There is no firework star loaded in \the [src].</span>")
 		return
 
 	if((world.time - last_launch) <= launch_cooldown)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The launcher is still re-priming for launch.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] is still re-priming for launch.</span>")
 		return
 
 	if(!anchored)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Launcher must be firmly secured to the ground before firework can be launched!</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] must be firmly secured to the ground before firework can be launched!</span>")
 		return
 
 	var/datum/planet/P = get_planet()
 	if(!P || !(P.weather_holder))				// There are potential cases of being outside but not on planet. And checking whether planet has weather at all is more sanity thing than anything.
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Launcher beeps as its safeties seem to prevent launch in the current location.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] beeps as its safeties seem to prevent launch in the current location.</span>")
 		return
 
 	var/datum/weather_holder/WH = P.weather_holder
 	if(WH.firework_override && istype(loaded_star, /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather))			// Enable weather-based events to not be ruined
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Launcher beeps as it seems some interference is preventing launch of this type of firework.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] beeps as it seems some interference is preventing launch of this type of firework.</span>")
 		return
 
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You launch the firework!</span>")

code/modules/fireworks/firework_stars.dm

@@ -24,9 +24,10 @@
 	if(w_holder.firework_override)		// Make sure weather-based events can't be interfered with
 		return
 	if(weather_type && (weather_type in w_holder.allowed_weather_types))
-		w_holder.message_all_outdoor_players("Something seems to flash in the sky, as weather suddenly shifts!")
+		w_holder.message_all_outdoor_players("Something seems to flash in the sky, as weather starts to rapidly shift!")
-		w_holder.change_weather(weather_type)
+		w_holder.queue_imminent_weather(weather_type)
-		w_holder.rebuild_forecast()
+		var/datum/weather/our_weather = w_holder.allowed_weather_types[weather_type]
+		w_holder.message_all_outdoor_players(our_weather.imminent_transition_message)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/clear
 	name = T_FIREWORK_WEATHER_STAR("CLEAR SKY")
@@ -38,6 +39,11 @@
 	weather_type = WEATHER_OVERCAST
 	icon_state = "cloudy"
 
+/obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/fog
+	name = T_FIREWORK_WEATHER_STAR("FOG")
+	weather_type = WEATHER_FOG
+	icon_state = "cloudy"
+
 /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/rain
 	name = T_FIREWORK_WEATHER_STAR("RAIN")
 	weather_type = WEATHER_RAIN

code/modules/flufftext/look_up.dm

@@ -28,6 +28,11 @@
 		if(WH.current_weather.observed_message)
 			to_chat(usr, WH.current_weather.observed_message)
 
+		// Describe the current weather.
+		if(WH.imminent_weather)
+			var/datum/weather/coming_weather = WH.allowed_weather_types[WH.imminent_weather]
+			to_chat(usr, coming_weather.imminent_transition_message)
+
 		// If we can see the sky, we'll see things like sun position, phase of the moon, etc.
 		if(!WH.current_weather.sky_visible)
 			to_chat(usr, "You can't see the sky clearly due to the [WH.current_weather.name].")

code/modules/planet/virgo3b_vr.dm

@@ -107,6 +107,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		WEATHER_RAIN			= new /datum/weather/virgo3b/rain(),
 		WEATHER_STORM			= new /datum/weather/virgo3b/storm(),
 		WEATHER_HAIL			= new /datum/weather/virgo3b/hail(),
+		WEATHER_FOG				= new /datum/weather/virgo3b/fog(),
 		WEATHER_BLOOD_MOON		= new /datum/weather/virgo3b/blood_moon(),
 		WEATHER_EMBERFALL		= new /datum/weather/virgo3b/emberfall(),
 		WEATHER_ASH_STORM		= new /datum/weather/virgo3b/ash_storm(),
@@ -118,6 +119,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	roundstart_weather_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_CLEAR		= 60,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST	= 60,
+		WEATHER_FOG			= 40,
 		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW	= 40,
 		WEATHER_SNOW		= 10,
 		WEATHER_BLIZZARD	= 10,
@@ -135,7 +137,8 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	name = "clear"
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_CLEAR = 60,
-		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 40
+		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 40,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 20,
 		)
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"The sky clears up.",
@@ -144,6 +147,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		)
 	sky_visible = TRUE
 	observed_message = "The sky is clear."
+	imminent_transition_message = "The sky is rapidly clearing up."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3b/overcast
 	name = "overcast"
@@ -151,6 +155,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_CLEAR = 25,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 50,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 10,
 		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW = 10,
 		WEATHER_SNOW = 5,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 5,
@@ -162,6 +167,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		"Clouds cut off your view of the sky.",
 		"It's very cloudy."
 		)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Benign clouds are quickly gathering."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3b/light_snow
 	name = "light snow"
@@ -180,6 +186,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		"Small snowflakes begin to fall from above.",
 		"It begins to snow lightly.",
 		)
+	imminent_transition_message = "It appears a light snow is about to start."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3b/snow
 	name = "moderate snow"
@@ -202,6 +209,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		"It's starting to snow.",
 		"The air feels much colder as snowflakes fall from above."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "A snowfall is starting."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_snow
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_snow
 
@@ -230,13 +238,15 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		WEATHER_SNOW = 45,
 		WEATHER_BLIZZARD = 40,
 		WEATHER_HAIL = 10,
-		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 5
+		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 5,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 5
 		)
 	observed_message = "A blizzard blows snow everywhere."
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Strong winds howl around you as a blizzard appears.",
 		"It starts snowing heavily, and it feels extremly cold now."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Wind is howling. Blizzard is coming."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
 
@@ -262,6 +272,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 25,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 25,
 		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW = 10,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 50,
 		WEATHER_STORM = 10,
@@ -271,6 +282,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"The sky is dark, and rain falls down upon you."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Light drips of water are starting to fall from the sky."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain/indoors
 
@@ -314,6 +326,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		"Loud thunder is heard in the distance.",
 		"A bright flash heralds the approach of a storm."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "You can hear distant thunder. Storm is coming."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain/indoors
 
@@ -321,6 +334,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 45,
 		WEATHER_STORM = 40,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 25,
 		WEATHER_HAIL = 10,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 5
 		)
@@ -371,6 +385,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 45,
 		WEATHER_STORM = 40,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 20,
 		WEATHER_HAIL = 10,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 5
 		)
@@ -380,6 +395,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 		"It begins to hail.",
 		"An intense chill is felt, and chunks of ice start to fall from the sky, towards you."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Small bits of ice are falling from the sky, growing larger by the second. Hail is starting, get to cover!"
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3b/hail/process_effects()
 	..()
@@ -416,6 +432,32 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 			if(show_message)
 				to_chat(H, effect_message)
 
+/datum/weather/virgo3b/fog
+	name = "fog"
+	icon_state = "fog"
+	wind_high = 1
+	wind_low = 0
+	light_modifier = 0.7
+
+	temp_high = 235.15
+	temp_low = 	225.15
+
+	transition_chances = list(
+		WEATHER_FOG = 70,
+		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 15,
+		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW = 10,
+		WEATHER_RAIN = 5
+		)
+	observed_message = "A fogbank has rolled over the region."
+	transition_messages = list(
+		"Fog rolls in.",
+		"Visibility falls as the air becomes dense.",
+		"The clouds drift lower, as if to smother the forests."
+	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Clouds are drifting down as the area is getting foggy."
+	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
+	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
+
 /datum/weather/virgo3b/blood_moon
 	name = "blood moon"
 	light_modifier = 0.5
@@ -428,6 +470,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"The sky turns blood red!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "The sky is turning red. Blood Moon is starting."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -447,6 +490,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Gentle embers waft down around you like grotesque snow."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers start to rain down."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -468,6 +512,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Smoldering clouds of scorching ash billow down around you!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers fill the air and wind is picking up too. Ashstorm is coming, get to cover!"
 	// Lets recycle.
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
@@ -499,6 +544,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Smoldering clouds of scorching ash billow down around you!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers fill the air and wind is picking up too."
 	// Lets recycle.
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
@@ -518,6 +564,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Radioactive soot and ash start to float down around you, contaminating whatever they touch."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Sky and clouds are growing sickly green... Radiation storm is approaching, get to cover!"
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -554,9 +601,12 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3b/fallout/temp
 	name = "short-term fallout"
+	timer_low_bound = 1
+	timer_high_bound = 3
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_FALLOUT = 10,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 50,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 35,
 		WEATHER_STORM = 20,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 5
 		)
@@ -575,4 +625,5 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3b/planet_virgo3b = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Suddenly, colorful confetti starts raining from the sky."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "A rain is starting... A rain of confetti...?"
 

code/modules/planet/virgo3c_vr.dm

@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		WEATHER_RAIN			= new /datum/weather/virgo3c/rain(),
 		WEATHER_STORM			= new /datum/weather/virgo3c/storm(),
 		WEATHER_HAIL			= new /datum/weather/virgo3c/hail(),
+		WEATHER_FOG				= new /datum/weather/virgo3c/fog(),
 		WEATHER_BLOOD_MOON		= new /datum/weather/virgo3c/blood_moon(),
 		WEATHER_EMBERFALL		= new /datum/weather/virgo3c/emberfall(),
 		WEATHER_ASH_STORM		= new /datum/weather/virgo3c/ash_storm(),
@@ -162,6 +163,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		)
 	sky_visible = TRUE
 	observed_message = "The sky is clear."
+	imminent_transition_message = "The sky is rapidly clearing up."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3c/overcast
 	name = "overcast"
@@ -171,6 +173,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_CLEAR = 50,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 50,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 5,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 5,
 		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW = 5
 		)
@@ -180,6 +183,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		"Clouds cut off your view of the sky.",
 		"It's very cloudy."
 		)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Benign clouds are quickly gathering."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3c/light_snow
 	name = "light snow"
@@ -190,6 +194,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW = 25,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 25,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 10,
 		WEATHER_SNOW = 10,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 5
 		)
@@ -198,6 +203,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		"Small snowflakes begin to fall from above.",
 		"It begins to snow lightly.",
 		)
+	imminent_transition_message = "It appears a light snow is about to start."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3c/snow
 	name = "moderate snow"
@@ -218,6 +224,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		"It's starting to snow.",
 		"The air feels much colder as snowflakes fall from above."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "A snowfall is starting."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_snow
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_snow
 
@@ -239,6 +246,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		"Strong winds howl around you as a blizzard appears.",
 		"It starts snowing heavily, and it feels extremly cold now."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Wind is howling. Blizzard is coming."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
 
@@ -251,10 +259,13 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	wind_low = 1
 	light_modifier = 0.5
 	effect_message = "<span class='warning'>Rain falls on you.</span>"
+	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain
+	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain/indoors
 
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 25,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 25,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 10,
 		WEATHER_STORM = 5,
 		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW = 5
 		)
@@ -262,6 +273,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"The sky is dark, and rain falls down upon you."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Light drips of water are starting to fall from the sky."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3c/rain/process_effects()
 	..()
@@ -305,6 +317,9 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		"Loud thunder is heard in the distance.",
 		"A bright flash heralds the approach of a storm."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "You can hear distant thunder. Storm is coming."
+	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain
+	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain/indoors
 
 
 	transition_chances = list(
@@ -360,6 +375,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	effect_message = "<span class='warning'>The hail smacks into you!</span>"
 
 	transition_chances = list(
+		WEATHER_FOG = 5,
 		WEATHER_HAIL = 25,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 75
 		)
@@ -369,6 +385,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 		"It begins to hail.",
 		"An intense chill is felt, and chunks of ice start to fall from the sky, towards you."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Small bits of ice are falling from the sky, growing larger by the second. Hail is starting, get to cover!"
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3c/hail/process_effects()
 	..()
@@ -405,6 +422,31 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 			if(show_message)
 				to_chat(H, effect_message)
 
+/datum/weather/virgo3c/fog
+	name = "fog"
+	icon_state = "fog"
+	wind_high = 1
+	wind_low = 0
+	light_modifier = 0.7
+
+	temp_high = 273.15 // 0c
+	temp_low = 	263.15 // -10c
+
+	transition_chances = list(
+		WEATHER_FOG = 50,
+		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 45,
+		WEATHER_LIGHT_SNOW = 5
+		)
+	observed_message = "A fogbank has rolled over the region."
+	transition_messages = list(
+		"Fog rolls in.",
+		"Visibility falls as the air becomes dense.",
+		"The clouds drift lower, as if to smother the forests."
+	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Clouds are drifting down as the area is getting foggy."
+	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
+	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
+
 /datum/weather/virgo3c/blood_moon
 	name = "blood moon"
 	light_modifier = 0.5
@@ -412,6 +454,8 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	temp_high = 283.15 // 10c
 	temp_low = 273.15  // 0c
 	flight_failure_modifier = 25
+	timer_low_bound = 10
+	timer_high_bound = 15
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_BLOOD_MOON = 25,
 		WEATHER_CLEAR = 75
@@ -420,6 +464,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"The sky turns blood red!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "The sky is turning red. Blood Moon is starting."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -432,6 +477,8 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	temp_high = 293.15	// 20c
 	temp_low = 283.15	// 10c
 	flight_failure_modifier = 20
+	timer_low_bound = 8
+	timer_high_bound = 10
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_ASH_STORM = 100
 		)
@@ -439,6 +486,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Gentle embers waft down around you like black snow. A wall of dark, glowing ash approaches in the distance..."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers start to rain down."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -453,14 +501,17 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	wind_high = 6
 	wind_low = 3
 	flight_failure_modifier = 50
+	timer_low_bound = 4
+	timer_high_bound = 6
 	transition_chances = list(
-		WEATHER_ASH_STORM = 5,
+		WEATHER_ASH_STORM = 20,
-		WEATHER_CLEAR = 95
+		WEATHER_CLEAR = 80
 		)
 	observed_message = "All that can be seen is black smoldering ash."
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Smoldering clouds of scorching ash billow down around you!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers fill the air and wind is picking up too. Ashstorm is coming, get to cover!"
 	// Lets recycle.
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
@@ -498,6 +549,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Smoldering clouds of scorching ash billow down around you!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers fill the air and wind is picking up too."
 	// Lets recycle.
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
@@ -516,6 +568,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Radioactive soot and ash start to float down around you, contaminating whatever they touch."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Sky and clouds are growing sickly green... Radiation storm is approaching, get to cover!"
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -552,9 +605,12 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 
 /datum/weather/virgo3c/fallout/temp
 	name = "short-term fallout"
+	timer_low_bound = 1
+	timer_high_bound = 3
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_FALLOUT = 10,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 50,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 35,
 		WEATHER_STORM = 20,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 5
 		)
@@ -573,6 +629,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo3c/planet_virgo3c = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Suddenly, colorful confetti starts raining from the sky."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "A rain is starting... A rain of confetti...?"
 
 /turf/unsimulated/wall/planetary/virgo3c
 	name = "impassable rock"

code/modules/planet/virgo4_vr.dm

@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		WEATHER_RAIN			= new /datum/weather/virgo4/rain(),
 		WEATHER_STORM			= new /datum/weather/virgo4/storm(),
 		WEATHER_HAIL			= new /datum/weather/virgo4/hail(),
+		WEATHER_FOG				= new /datum/weather/virgo4/fog(),
 		WEATHER_BLOOD_MOON		= new /datum/weather/virgo4/blood_moon(),
 		WEATHER_EMBERFALL		= new /datum/weather/virgo4/emberfall(),
 		WEATHER_ASH_STORM		= new /datum/weather/virgo4/ash_storm(),
@@ -137,6 +138,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		)
 	sky_visible = TRUE
 	observed_message = "The sky is clear."
+	imminent_transition_message = "The sky is rapidly clearing up."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo4/overcast
 	name = "overcast"
@@ -154,6 +156,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		"Clouds cut off your view of the sky.",
 		"It's very cloudy."
 		)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Benign clouds are quickly gathering."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo4/light_snow
 	name = "light snow"
@@ -170,6 +173,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		"Small snowflakes begin to fall from above.",
 		"It begins to snow lightly.",
 		)
+	imminent_transition_message = "It appears a light snow is about to start."
 
 /datum/weather/virgo4/snow
 	name = "moderate snow"
@@ -189,6 +193,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		"It's starting to snow.",
 		"The air feels much colder as snowflakes fall from above."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "A snowfall is starting."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_snow
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_snow
 
@@ -222,6 +227,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		"Strong winds howl around you as a blizzard appears.",
 		"It starts snowing heavily, and it feels extremly cold now."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Wind is howling. Blizzard is coming."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
 
@@ -255,6 +261,9 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"The sky is dark, and rain falls down upon you."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Light drips of water are starting to fall from the sky."
+	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain
+	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain/indoors
 
 /datum/weather/virgo4/rain/process_effects()
 	..()
@@ -296,6 +305,9 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		"Loud thunder is heard in the distance.",
 		"A bright flash heralds the approach of a storm."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "You can hear distant thunder. Storm is coming."
+	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain
+	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/rain/indoors
 
 
 	transition_chances = list(
@@ -357,6 +369,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 		"It begins to hail.",
 		"An intense chill is felt, and chunks of ice start to fall from the sky, towards you."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Small bits of ice are falling from the sky, growing larger by the second. Hail is starting, get to cover!"
 
 /datum/weather/virgo4/hail/process_effects()
 	..()
@@ -393,6 +406,30 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 			if(show_message)
 				to_chat(H, effect_message)
 
+/datum/weather/virgo4/fog
+	name = "fog"
+	icon_state = "fog"
+	wind_high = 1
+	wind_low = 0
+	light_modifier = 0.7
+
+	temp_high = 283.15 // 10c
+	temp_low = 	273.15 // 0c
+
+	transition_chances = list(
+		WEATHER_FOG = 10,
+		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 15
+		)
+	observed_message = "A fogbank has rolled over the region."
+	transition_messages = list(
+		"Fog rolls in.",
+		"Visibility falls as the air becomes dense.",
+		"The clouds drift lower, as if to smother the forests."
+	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Clouds are drifting down as the area is getting foggy."
+	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
+	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
+
 /datum/weather/virgo4/blood_moon
 	name = "blood moon"
 	light_modifier = 0.5
@@ -407,6 +444,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"The sky turns blood red!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "The sky is turning red. Blood Moon is starting."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -426,6 +464,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Gentle embers waft down around you like grotesque snow."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers start to rain down."
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -447,6 +486,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Smoldering clouds of scorching ash billow down around you!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers fill the air and wind is picking up too. Ashstorm is coming, get to cover!"
 	// Lets recycle.
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
@@ -479,6 +519,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Smoldering clouds of scorching ash billow down around you!"
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Dark smoke is filling the sky, as ash and embers fill the air and wind is picking up too."
 	// Lets recycle.
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/outside_blizzard
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/inside_blizzard
@@ -498,6 +539,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Radioactive soot and ash start to float down around you, contaminating whatever they touch."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "Sky and clouds are growing sickly green... Radiation storm is approaching, get to cover!"
 	outdoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind
 	indoor_sounds_type = /datum/looping_sound/weather/wind/indoors
 
@@ -534,9 +576,12 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 
 /datum/weather/virgo4/fallout/temp
 	name = "short-term fallout"
+	timer_low_bound = 1
+	timer_high_bound = 3
 	transition_chances = list(
 		WEATHER_FALLOUT = 10,
 		WEATHER_RAIN = 50,
+		WEATHER_FOG = 35,
 		WEATHER_STORM = 20,
 		WEATHER_OVERCAST = 5
 		)
@@ -555,6 +600,7 @@ var/datum/planet/virgo4/planet_virgo4 = null
 	transition_messages = list(
 		"Suddenly, colorful confetti starts raining from the sky."
 	)
+	imminent_transition_message = "A rain is starting... A rain of confetti...?"
 
 /turf/unsimulated/wall/planetary/normal/virgo4
 	name = "deep ocean"

code/modules/planet/weather.dm

@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
 /datum/weather_holder
 	var/datum/planet/our_planet = null // Reference to the planet datum that holds this datum.
 	var/datum/weather/current_weather = null // The current weather that is affecting the planet.
+	var/imminent_weather = null // The current weather that is affecting the planet.
 	var/temperature = T20C // The temperature to set planetary walls to.
 	var/wind_dir = 0 // The direction the wind is blowing. Moving against the wind slows you down, while moving with it speeds you up.
 	var/wind_speed = 0 // How fast or slow a mob can be due to wind acting on them.
 	var/list/allowed_weather_types = list() // Assoc list of weather identifiers, containing the actual weather datum.
 	var/list/roundstart_weather_chances = list() // Assoc list of weather identifiers and their odds of being picked to happen at roundstart.
 	var/next_weather_shift = null // world.time when the weather subsystem will advance the forecast.
+	var/imminent_weather_shift = null // world.time when weather will shift towards pre-set imminent weather type.
 	var/list/forecast = list() // A list of what the weather will be in the future. This allows it to be pre-determined and planned around.
 
 	// Holds the weather icon, using vis_contents. Documentation says an /atom/movable is required for placing inside another atom's vis_contents.
@@ -62,7 +64,9 @@
 	log_debug("[our_planet.name]'s weather is now [new_weather], with a temperature of [temperature]°K ([temperature - T0C]°C | [temperature * 1.8 - 459.67]°F).")
 
 /datum/weather_holder/process()
-	if(world.time >= next_weather_shift)
+	if(imminent_weather && world.time >= imminent_weather_shift)
+		proceed_to_imminent_weather()
+	else if(!imminent_weather && world.time >= next_weather_shift)
 		if(!current_weather) // Roundstart (hopefully).
 			initialize_weather()
 		else
@@ -91,6 +95,19 @@
 	change_weather(new_weather)
 	build_forecast() // To fill the forecast to the desired length.
 
+/datum/weather_holder/proc/queue_imminent_weather(weather_to_queue)
+	if(!(weather_to_queue in allowed_weather_types))
+		return
+	imminent_weather = weather_to_queue
+	imminent_weather_shift = world.time + 90 SECONDS
+
+/datum/weather_holder/proc/proceed_to_imminent_weather()
+	var/new_weather = imminent_weather
+	imminent_weather = null
+	forecast.Cut() // Clear the forecast, since we're force-changing the weather.
+	change_weather(new_weather)
+	build_forecast() // To fill the forecast.
+
 // Creates a list of future weather shifts, that the planet will undergo at some point in the future.
 // Determining it ahead of time allows for attentive players to plan further ahead, if they can see the forecast.
 /datum/weather_holder/proc/build_forecast()
@@ -144,7 +161,6 @@
 /datum/weather_holder/proc/get_weather_datum(desired_type)
 	return allowed_weather_types[desired_type]
 
-
 /datum/weather_holder/proc/show_transition_message()
 	if(!current_weather.transition_messages.len)
 		return
@@ -175,6 +191,7 @@
 	var/show_message = FALSE		// Is set to TRUE and plays the messsage every [message_delay]
 
 	var/list/transition_messages = list()// List of messages shown to all outdoor mobs when this weather is transitioned to, for flavor. Not shown if already this weather.
+	var/imminent_transition_message = null
 	var/observed_message = null // What is shown to a player 'examining' the weather.
 
 	// Looping sound datums for weather sounds, both inside and outside.

code/modules/research/designs/firework_stars.dm

@@ -39,6 +39,15 @@
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/overcast
 	sort_string = "IFABB"
 
+/datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_fog
+	name = "weather - FOG"
+	desc = "A firework star, designed for use with launcher. Modifies current planetary weather effects. This one creates fog."
+	id = "fireworkfog"
+	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3)
+	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_SILVER = 2000)
+	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/fog
+	sort_string = "IFABC"
+
 /datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_rain
 	name = "weather - RAIN"
 	desc = "A firework star, designed for use with launcher. Modifies current planetary weather effects. This one creates rain."
@@ -46,7 +55,7 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 5, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_SILVER = 4000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/rain
-	sort_string = "IFABC"
+	sort_string = "IFABD"
 
 /datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_storm
 	name = "weather - STORM"
@@ -55,7 +64,7 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 6, TECH_ENGINEERING = 5)
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_SILVER = 3000, MAT_GOLD = 1000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/storm
-	sort_string = "IFABD"
+	sort_string = "IFABE"
 
 /datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_light_snow
 	name = "weather - LIGHT SNOW"
@@ -64,7 +73,7 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 5, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_SILVER = 2000, MAT_LEAD = 2000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/light_snow
-	sort_string = "IFABE"
+	sort_string = "IFABF"
 
 /datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_snow
 	name = "weather - MODERATE SNOW"
@@ -73,7 +82,7 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 5, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_SILVER = 3000, MAT_LEAD = 2000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/snow
-	sort_string = "IFABF"
+	sort_string = "IFABG"
 
 /datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_blizzard
 	name = "weather - HEAVY SNOW"
@@ -82,7 +91,7 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 6, TECH_ENGINEERING = 5)
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_SILVER = 3000, MAT_LEAD = 3000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/blizzard
-	sort_string = "IFABG"
+	sort_string = "IFABH"
 
 /datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_hail
 	name = "weather - HAIL"
@@ -91,15 +100,6 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 6, TECH_ENGINEERING = 5, TECH_ILLEGAL = 2)
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_SILVER = 3000, MAT_LEAD = 3000, MAT_PLASTEEL = 4000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/hail
-	sort_string = "IFABH"
-
-/datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_fallout
-	name = "weather - NUCLEAR"
-	desc = "A firework star, designed for use with launcher. Modifies current planetary weather effects. This one creates a heavy cloud of nuclear fallout. DANGEROUS."
-	id = "fireworkfallout"
-	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 8, TECH_ENGINEERING = 6, TECH_ILLEGAL = 7)
-	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_URANIUM = 12000)
-	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/fallout
 	sort_string = "IFABI"
 
 /datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_confetti
@@ -110,3 +110,12 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 10000, MAT_GLASS = 10000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/confetti
 	sort_string = "IFABJ"
+
+/datum/design/item/firework_star/weather_fallout
+	name = "weather - NUCLEAR"
+	desc = "A firework star, designed for use with launcher. Modifies current planetary weather effects. This one creates a heavy cloud of nuclear fallout. DANGEROUS."
+	id = "fireworkfallout"
+	req_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 8, TECH_ENGINEERING = 6, TECH_ILLEGAL = 7)
+	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000, MAT_GLASS = 2000, MAT_URANIUM = 12000)
+	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/firework_star/weather/fallout
+	sort_string = "IFABK"