Nashville, Tennessee – Wildfire smoke drifting south from the Midwest could lead to hazy skies and reduced air clarity across Tennessee and northern Georgia through 6 a.m. Monday, especially in cities like Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, a model forecast shows vertically integrated smoke concentrations building across the Southeast through early Monday, with the densest plumes over central Tennessee and parts of northern Georgia. While no visibility restrictions are expected at this time, residents may notice a smoky odor or mild haze during evening and early morning hours.
Cities in the path of moderate smoke include Memphis, Huntsville, Atlanta, and Charlotte. While the smoke is not expected to pose immediate health risks, those with respiratory conditions or outdoor sensitivities should consider limiting prolonged exposure, especially during peak concentrations overnight.
This marks one of the first significant intrusions of wildfire smoke in the region this season, following blazes burning in the western and central U.S. Officials advise monitoring local air quality reports and limiting unnecessary outdoor activities if the haze thickens.
Wildfire smoke presence is expected to taper off by mid-morning Monday, but additional updates may follow if conditions change.
