Fog Advisory Issued as Visibility Plummets Across Region
[MORRISTOWN] — Issued by the National Weather Service at 12:32 AM EDT on September 2, 2024.
Dense Fog Creates Hazardous Driving Conditions
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for portions of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as visibility drops to a quarter mile or less in many areas. The advisory, in effect until 9 AM EDT / 8 AM CDT this morning, warns drivers to exercise extreme caution as they navigate through the fog-affected regions.
The advisory impacts a wide range of locations including Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock, Morgan, Anderson, Union, Roane, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Marion, and Hamilton counties in Tennessee, as well as parts of Lee, Wise, and Scott counties in Virginia. Major cities like Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Bristol are among those expected to experience the most severe fog conditions.
Visibility Drops to Dangerous Levels
Drivers are urged to slow down, use their headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles as visibility in some areas has plummeted to a mere quarter mile or less. The National Weather Service emphasizes that these conditions could lead to hazardous driving situations, particularly on highways and less illuminated roads.