The National Weather Service in Memphis issued a dense fog advisory early Saturday morning, warning residents across multiple regions of decreased visibility that could disrupt morning commutes. According to the weather agency, fog with visibility of a quarter mile or less blanketed the areas, with the advisory in effect until 9 AM CDT.
Stretching from East Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel down into North Mississippi and across West Tennessee, drivers were cautioned to slow down, use their headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles on the road. The NWS mentioned in their statement, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."
Drivers faced by the misty shroud found driving conditions to be hazardous, with the fog throwing a veil over parts of Mississippi, Crittenden, Dunklin, Pemiscot, Desoto, Tunica, and other counties. Areas including Memphis, Kennett, and Southaven were among the cities cloaked in the early morning fog.
Forecasters at the weather service predicted that the foggy conditions would dissipate by nine in the morning, paving the way for mostly sunny skies and a high of 67 degrees by afternoon. Despite the early haze, calm wind becoming west around 5 mph was expected in the afternoon. While tonight will see increasing clouds, with a low around 52. However, the weather is set to partially redeem itself Sunday, providing partly sunny conditions and a high near 61 degrees.
The unpredictable March weather also plans to serve up a cocktail of frost and sunshine next week, an unexpected guest showing up after a warm southerly breeze. "Widespread frost after 4am," forecasts the NWS, with clear skies expected to lower the mercury to a chilly 32 degrees by Monday night. However, the week will warm up again, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing back into the 60s.
