Jackson, MS – Dense fog is expected to blanket southern Mississippi late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, posing travel risks for early commuters across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, areas south of Interstate 20—including cities such as Natchez, Brookhaven, Laurel, and Hattiesburg—face an elevated fog threat beginning at 3 a.m. Wednesday and lasting through 9 a.m. Visibility in some areas may drop below one-quarter mile.
Counties highlighted in orange on the advisory map—including Adams, Lincoln, and Forrest—are under an elevated threat, where fog is likely to significantly reduce visibility. Areas in yellow, such as Vicksburg, Jackson, and Meridian, are expected to experience patchy fog with slightly better visibility between one-half and one-quarter mile.
Drivers are urged to slow down, increase following distances, and use low beam headlights during foggy conditions. Morning school commutes and early work travel could be impacted, particularly along highways and rural roads.
This weather pattern is not unusual for Mississippi in early spring, but officials emphasize caution due to the sudden onset and varying density of fog across the region. Updates will be provided as conditions evolve.
