Amarillo, Texas – Drivers across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles faced dangerously reduced visibility early Wednesday morning as dense fog blanketed the region, prompting travel hazards along major roadways.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, patchy dense fog developed by 5:00 a.m. across the eastern Panhandles, with the potential for visibility to drop to less than a quarter-mile in some areas. Fog is expected to gradually dissipate shortly after sunrise, but until then, hazardous driving conditions persist.
Cities including Amarillo, Pampa, Guymon, and Canadian are seeing pockets of thick fog, particularly along US Highway 287 and State Highway 136. Motorists are urged to turn on low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and allow extra following distance. Visibility is especially poor in low-lying areas and near rivers or open fields.
Officials advise delaying travel when possible and avoiding sudden lane changes or abrupt stops. This morning’s fog is typical for early summer but still poses serious risks during high-traffic hours.
Conditions should improve after 8 a.m., but drivers should remain alert for lingering low-visibility patches. Additional dense fog advisories could return overnight if humid, calm conditions persist.
