Memphis woke up socked in on Thursday, July 16, with dense fog turning the morning commute into a slow crawl and leaving visibility patchy in low-lying neighborhoods and along the river. Early temperatures sat in the low 70s with sticky humidity, and drivers were warned to expect reduced sight lines until the haze lifts by midmorning. The Dense Fog Advisory runs through 10 a.m. CDT; once the fog finally breaks, sunshine is expected to push afternoon temperatures into the upper 80s.
Foggy Morning Commute
Low-lying spots and bridge crossings may see visibility drop to a quarter mile or less, which can create hazardous driving conditions in a hurry. According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, the Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. CDT, and motorists are advised to “slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.” For the full advisory and live updates, see NWS Memphis.
Hot Week Ahead
Once the morning haze clears, the rest of the day turns mostly sunny with a high near 89°F and only a slight chance, about 20 percent, of an afternoon shower or brief thunderstorm between roughly 2 and 5 p.m. Temperatures climb into the low 90s on Friday, with heat index values pushing as high as about 103°F, and the pattern stays warm through the weekend. For more detail on the coming heat spike, earlier coverage breaks down what to expect.
Plan Ahead
If you are driving this morning, budget extra time, slow down, and use low-beam headlights; avoid sudden stops and leave plenty of space between vehicles. As the heat builds later in the week, stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon, and check on vulnerable neighbors if you plan to be out in the midday heat.
