Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, Memphis woke up under a thick, muggy blanket of fog that has choked visibility across low-lying neighborhoods and the riverfront. The National Weather Service has a Dense Fog Advisory in effect through 9 a.m. CDT, with temperatures stuck in the low 70s before the city climbs toward an afternoon high near 85°F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected by midday into the afternoon, so drivers and anyone with outdoor plans should be ready for quick changes.
Dense Fog This Morning
In the worst pockets, visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less, especially on bridges and along the Mississippi River, which are expected to be the most hazardous spots. The advisory runs until 9 a.m. CDT, and drivers are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra stopping distance, according to NWS Memphis.
Afternoon Storms And An Unsettled Stretch
Once the morning haze finally lifts, daytime heating should help spark scattered storms from late morning into the afternoon, with a high near 85°F and light south winds. The chance of precipitation is around 50% today, and daily storm chances are expected through the weekend. Most spots will likely see light rainfall totals, but stronger cells could drop localized heavier downpours. In other words, keep your schedule loose, because a quick burst of heavy rain or lightning could cut outdoor events short.
Plan Ahead
For the morning commute, give yourself extra time and be prepared for sudden drops in visibility. Later in the day, have a dry backup plan for anything you are doing outside, just in case storms pop up overhead. For more background on this fog-and-storm pattern, see our earlier coverage of the May 10 fog and warmup.
