Nashville, Tenn. – Dense fog blanketed a wide stretch of Middle Tennessee early Tuesday, sharply reducing visibility on roads and raising concerns for commuters through 9 a.m. CDT.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for 25 counties, including Wilson, Putnam, Rutherford, Cumberland, and Lawrence. Visibility could fall to a quarter mile or less, especially along rural highways and low-lying areas, making morning travel potentially hazardous.
Drivers in Murfreesboro, Columbia, and Cookeville should use extreme caution during their morning commute. Interstate routes like I-40, I-24, and I-65 may see sudden visibility drops, particularly near river valleys and open fields. Headlights should remain on, even after sunrise, and speeds should be reduced to maintain safe following distances.
This advisory affects both urban and rural communities, from Franklin and Tullahoma to Crossville and McMinnville. School districts and early morning transit routes may be impacted, though no delays were announced as of press time.
Conditions are expected to improve gradually after 9 a.m. as sunlight helps dissipate the fog. The National Weather Service may issue further advisories if conditions linger or worsen.
