The city of Nashville woke up shrouded in a blanket of fog early this morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Dense Fog Advisory that remained in effect until 8 AM CDT; visibility was reported at one quarter mile or less in affected areas, making for hazardous driving conditions across Middle Tennessee.
The advisory, which covered a broad swathe of the state including key commuter cities like Smyrna, Brentwood, and Franklin, complicates the morning rush for many, the National Weather Service in Nashville highlighted the need for increased caution for those braving the roads in these conditions, they recommend slowing down, using low-beam headlights, and maintaining a generous following distance from other vehicles.
Although the fog was expected to lift as the morning progressed, the weather in Nashville for the rest of the week appears to be a mix of sunshine and storm chances, according to the latest National Weather Service forecasts. Friday is set to see the clouds part for a sunny high near 74 degrees, while Sunday introduces a 30 percent chance of showers later in the day, and a higher likelihood of showers and thunderstorms into Monday and Tuesday.
The variable weather conditions, including the opportunity for sunshine and rain in equal measure, reflect the often unpredictable nature of spring in Middle Tennessee, leaving residents and visitors to prepare for the possibility of both ends of the weather spectrum, the NWS advises staying updated through local forecasts and weather alerts as we see the week ushering in temperatures climbing to near 90 by Thursday.
