Memphis, Tenn. – Drivers across western Tennessee are facing dangerous conditions Sunday morning as dense fog settles along the Tennessee River, cutting visibility to less than a quarter mile in some areas. The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory through 9 a.m., warning of potentially hazardous travel for commuters and early-morning drivers.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, the thick fog is concentrated in river-adjacent counties including Hardin, McNairy, and Chester, with portions of Madison and Decatur also under the advisory. Motorists on Highway 64, U.S. 45 near Jackson, and I-40 east of Memphis may experience the sharpest drop in visibility.
Authorities urge drivers to slow down, allow extra space between vehicles, and use low-beam headlights. High beams can actually worsen visibility in fog, reflecting light back into the driver’s line of sight. Residents are advised to consider delaying travel until conditions improve later in the morning.
The advisory will expire by mid-morning as rising temperatures help break up the fog, though patchy areas could linger in low-lying valleys. Travelers heading east along the Tennessee River basin should remain alert for sudden reductions in visibility.
