Memphis, TN – Patchy fog across parts of the Mid-South is creating potentially hazardous travel conditions early Wednesday morning, with reduced visibility expected to persist until around sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, several locations across west Tennessee, north Mississippi, and eastern Arkansas are reporting fog early this morning. In some areas, visibility has dropped significantly, and forecasters warn that fog could become dense at times, with visibility falling below one-quarter mile.
The fog is expected to linger through the early morning hours before gradually improving after sunrise. However, conditions may vary widely by location, with sudden drops in visibility possible along roadways, bridges, and low-lying areas.
The National Weather Service advises drivers to slow down, leave extra distance between vehicles, and use low-beam headlights when traveling in fog. Motorists should also consider delaying travel if possible until visibility improves.
Visibility observations as of early Wednesday morning show pockets of reduced visibility scattered across the region, underscoring the localized nature of the fog. Even short drives may encounter rapidly changing conditions.
This advisory is especially relevant for early-morning commuters, commercial drivers, and holiday travelers heading out before daylight.
Drivers are urged to remain alert, allow extra travel time, and monitor local weather updates as fog conditions evolve through the morning.
