Memphis, Tennessee – A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. CST Tuesday as dangerously low visibility develops across large portions of the Mid-South, creating hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, dense fog is reducing visibility to one-quarter mile or less across parts of eastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi, and western Tennessee. The fog is expected to persist through the evening hours before gradually improving later tonight.
Areas under the advisory include much of eastern Arkansas such as Phillips, Lee, St. Francis, Crittenden, Cross, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties. In Mississippi, counties affected include DeSoto, Tunica, Tate, Marshall, Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, and surrounding areas. In Tennessee, the advisory spans a wide portion of West Tennessee, including Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, Lauderdale, Haywood, Madison, Gibson, Dyer, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, Chester, Henderson, Hardeman, McNairy, and Hardin counties.
Major population centers impacted include Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Southaven, Olive Branch, West Memphis, Tunica, Clarksdale, Dyersburg, Jackson, Union City, Blytheville, Forrest City, and Helena-West Helena.
The National Weather Service warns that low visibility may make driving conditions hazardous, particularly during the late afternoon and evening commute. Drivers may encounter sudden drops in visibility on highways, bridges, and rural roads.
Motorists are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra following distance. Sudden stops or lane changes in dense fog can significantly increase the risk of crashes.
Conditions are expected to improve after the advisory expires, but fog may remain patchy in some locations later tonight. Evening commuters and delivery drivers should plan for slower travel and remain alert for rapidly changing visibility.
