Morning Commuters: Prepare for Patchy to Dense Fog in Region
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for patchy to dense fog across numerous counties, effective until 9:15 AM UTC today, October 8, 2026; drivers should slow down and use low beam headlights.
Commuters in multiple counties across our region should prepare for patchy to areas of fog this morning, with some locations experiencing dense fog reducing visibility to one-quarter mile or less. The National Weather Service (NWS) Morristown TN issued a Special Weather Statement at 6:01 AM EDT today, October 8, 2026, advising drivers to take precautions.
The fog is particularly prevalent within and near sheltered river valleys. Conditions are expected to gradually improve an hour or two after sunrise. This advisory is effective until 9:15 AM UTC (5:15 AM EDT) today, October 8, 2026.
Affected areas include Cherokee, Clay, Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock, Hawkins, Sullivan, Johnson, Morgan, Anderson, Union, Grainger, Hamblen, Northwest Cocke, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Northwest Greene, Southeast Greene, Washington, Unicoi, Northwest Carter, Southeast Carter, Roane, Loudon, Knox, Jefferson, NW Blount, Blount Smoky Mountains, North Sevier, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, McMinn, Northwest Monroe, Southeast Monroe, Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, West Polk, East Polk in Tennessee, and Lee, Wise, Scott, Russell, and Washington counties in Virginia.
If you encounter fog during your morning commute, the NWS advises you to slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow for extra distance between your vehicle and other motorists.
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