Memphis is starting Sunday, April 19, 2026, socked in with thick morning fog, with low-lying neighborhoods and riverfront spots seeing visibility drop toward a quarter-mile or less. Temperatures at Memphis International are sitting near a cool 45°F, and a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect this morning, so drivers should be ready for slow, low-visibility commutes through mid-morning.
Foggy Morning, Sun-Soaked Afternoon
The gray gloom will not last long. The fog is expected to lift shortly after sunrise, clearing out for sunshine and a high near 70°F this afternoon, with a light north-northwest breeze of 0 to 5 mph. According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, visibility should improve by mid-morning as skies brighten.
Warming Trend And Fire Weather
The warmup kicks in Monday, April 20, 2026, with a high near 77°F, then climbs to around 81°F by Tuesday and Wednesday as southerly return flow builds. Forecasters are also flagging rising fire-weather concerns on Tuesday, with relative humidities dropping into the mid-20s to around 30 percent and southwest winds turning breezier that could gust higher. Later in the week, showers and thunderstorms become more likely on Friday, April 24, with roughly a 60% chance and higher odds Friday night into Saturday, according to the NWS forecast discussion.
How To Plan
For the morning drive, ease off the gas, use low-beam headlights and leave extra room to brake, since bridges and riverfront roads may stay buried in fog a bit longer than surrounding areas. For outdoor plans later in the week, soak up the warm afternoons, but have a backup option lined up for Friday into the weekend when those storms become more likely.
