Paducah, KY – Drivers across southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri are being urged to exercise caution during their morning commute as dense fog blankets the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. Tuesday for areas along and south of Route 13 in southern Illinois, as well as locations north of Bardwell to Paducah to Central City in western Kentucky, and portions of southeast Missouri along the Mississippi River and Stoddard County. The advisory includes cities such as Carbondale, Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, New Madrid, and Metropolis.
Forecasters said visibility is reduced to one quarter mile or less in many spots, making travel hazardous. The advisory, issued early Tuesday, emphasized the risks to motorists. “Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,” the National Weather Service stated.
The National Weather Service recommends that anyone driving this morning should slow down, use headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles. Law enforcement and transportation officials also advise checking local traffic reports for possible delays and road conditions.
The fog is expected to gradually dissipate after 8 a.m. as temperatures rise, but some isolated patches could linger in low-lying areas. Commuters and school bus drivers are reminded to use extra caution during the advisory window.
For ongoing updates and detailed forecast information, residents can visit the National Weather Service website or follow local news outlets.
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