Charleston, West Virginia – Drivers across the Ohio River Valley and central Appalachians should prepare for dangerous travel conditions this morning as dense fog reduces visibility to as low as a quarter-mile in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, widespread fog formed overnight due to calm winds and saturated ground following recent rain. The thickest fog is concentrated in river and mountain valleys across eastern Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and much of West Virginia, including Charleston, Parkersburg, Huntington, and Clarksburg. The fog is expected to linger through 10 a.m. Thursday.
Major routes including I-64, U.S. 50, and U.S. 23 may be impacted by sudden drops in visibility. Commuters are urged to use low-beam headlights, drive slowly, and increase following distance. Mountain hollows and low-lying roadways are especially hazardous.
This morning’s fog has been reported in cities like Ashland, Athens, Beckley, and Logan, with some of the lowest visibility in sheltered valleys and along riverbanks. It’s the result of classic late-spring conditions when moist air settles in stagnant, cool overnight air.
The fog should lift between 8 and 10 a.m., but additional morning fog may return Friday if calm conditions persist.
