Nashville, Tennessee – Drivers across Middle Tennessee face significantly reduced visibility this morning due to dense fog. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Dense Fog Advisory, urging extreme caution on roadways. This advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. CDT Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service Nashville, visibility could drop to a quarter-mile or less in many areas. This includes major interstates like I-40, I-24, and I-65, impacting commutes into and out of Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, and Franklin. Low visibility makes driving hazardous. Officials advise drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra following distance.
The advisory covers all of Middle Tennessee, encompassing dozens of counties including Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, and Sumner. Areas like Columbia, Spring Hill, and Lebanon will also experience these foggy conditions. The reduced visibility poses a risk for early morning travelers and those on rural roads. This marks an early summer weather alert for the region.
The fog should lift by late morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will reach a high near 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday. Residents should remain vigilant for any lingering patches of fog.
Nashville, Tennessee Extended Forecast
- Tuesday, June 10th: Dense fog before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny. High near 85°F. Calm wind.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 62°F. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday, June 11th: Sunny. High near 89°F. Calm wind.
- Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy. Low around 65°F. Calm wind.
- Thursday, June 12th: Mostly sunny. High near 92°F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 71°F. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday, June 13th: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny. High near 92°F. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
- Saturday, June 14th: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High around 88°F.
- Sunday, June 15th: A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High around 85°F.
