Little Rock, Arkansas – Freezing fog early Wednesday is reducing visibility and creating icy travel hazards across parts of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
According to the National Weather Service, Freezing Fog Advisories remain in effect until 11 a.m. CST for a broad region stretching from north and northeast Texas through Arkansas and into West Tennessee. Visibility in many areas has dropped to between one-quarter mile and one mile, with rapidly changing conditions reported.
In north and central Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth area and surrounding counties, freezing fog has developed during the early morning hours. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth warned that moisture freezing on contact may leave slick spots on untreated bridges, overpasses, and elevated roadways, especially where temperatures remain below freezing.
Across Arkansas, advisories issued by National Weather Service offices in Little Rock and Shreveport cover much of the state. Officials say freezing fog may deposit a thin glaze of ice on road surfaces, compounding hazards from low visibility during the morning commute.
Farther east, the National Weather Service in Memphis reports near-zero visibility in spots across West Tennessee, East Arkansas, and North Mississippi. In addition to reduced visibility, forecasters warn that freezing fog may refreeze moisture on roads that thawed Tuesday afternoon.
The advisory also extends into southeast Oklahoma, where visibility has fallen to one-quarter mile or less in some counties.
Drivers are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra stopping distance. Officials caution that conditions may vary significantly over short distances.
The freezing fog is expected to gradually lift by late morning as temperatures rise and fog dissipates.
For commuters, the timing coincides with peak morning travel, increasing the risk of sudden visibility loss on highways and local roads.
