Dense Fog Advisory Blankets West Tennessee Through Friday Morning
Dense fog reducing visibility to just one quarter mile prompts weather service advisory for West Tennessee and surrounding areas through 9 a.m.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory early Friday morning for portions of West Tennessee and surrounding regions, warning of visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less that could create hazardous driving conditions.
The advisory, issued at 2:28 a.m. CDT by NWS Memphis, affects portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. The warning remains in effect until 9:00 a.m. CDT Friday morning.
Travel Conditions Impacted
Meteorologists warn that the extremely low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous across the affected areas. Motorists are advised to use extra caution and allow additional travel time during the morning commute.
The dense fog conditions developed overnight as atmospheric conditions created the perfect environment for visibility to drop significantly below normal levels. Areas of West Tennessee are experiencing some of the most severe impacts from the weather phenomenon.
Safety Recommendations
Weather officials recommend drivers reduce speed, use low-beam headlights, and maintain greater following distances when traveling through fog-affected areas. High-beam headlights can actually reduce visibility further by reflecting off water droplets in the air.
The advisory encompasses a broad swath of the Mid-South region, with West Tennessee seeing particularly dense conditions that prompted the National Weather Service to issue specific warnings for the area.
Forecast Outlook
The fog is expected to gradually lift and dissipate as morning temperatures rise and atmospheric conditions change throughout the day. By mid-morning, visibility should return to normal levels across most of the affected region.
Residents planning early morning travel are encouraged to check current conditions and consider delaying non-essential trips until visibility improves. The National Weather Service continues to monitor conditions and will update advisories as needed.
