Springfield, MO – Drivers across southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri are facing dangerous travel conditions Thursday morning as dense fog reduces visibility along major travel corridors.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, the fog extends along and north of Highway 54, from Fort Scott, Kansas, through Nevada, Missouri, and eastward toward Osage Beach. Visibility in several areas has dropped to a half-mile or less, creating potential hazards for morning commuters and freight traffic.
The advisory area includes Bourbon County, KS, and Vernon, Cedar, Hickory, Camden, and Miller counties in Missouri. Officials warn that fog could persist through early afternoon, especially in low-lying and rural areas.
Motorists are urged to slow down, increase following distances, and use low-beam headlights when driving through foggy conditions. The NWS cautions that travel may become difficult at times, especially on U.S. Highway 54, Highway 65, and secondary roadways connecting Springfield to the Lake of the Ozarks region.
Visibility is expected to gradually improve by mid-afternoon as temperatures rise and moisture begins to lift.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather updates and check traffic reports before traveling.
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