Charleston, West Virginia – Drivers across central and southern West Virginia are waking up to dangerously dense fog Friday morning, especially in river valleys near Charleston, Beckley, and Huntington.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, widespread fog formed overnight across the Appalachian region—including northeast Kentucky and parts of southwest Virginia—cutting visibility to less than 1 mile in many areas. In localized pockets, visibility may drop near zero, particularly along U.S. Route 60, I-64 near Teays Valley, and secondary roads near the Kanawha and New Rivers.
The fog poses a significant hazard for early commuters and school traffic, especially in low-lying areas like the Greenbrier Valley and Tug Fork region. Officials urge drivers to use low beam headlights, increase following distance, and slow down due to rapidly changing visibility.
The fog is expected to gradually lift between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., but lingering pockets may persist in shaded valleys longer. No additional weather alerts are in effect, but drivers are advised to check local traffic reports for updates throughout the morning.
Visibility conditions should improve after sunrise, with clearer skies expected later in the day.
