Cherokee and Clay counties placed under a dense fog advisory until Tuesday morning

Cherokee and Clay Counties Under Dense Fog Advisory

On Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Morristown, Tennessee, issued a dense fog advisory for Cherokee and Clay counties, effective until 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Visibility and Safety Concerns

The NWS warns that "visibility of one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog" is expected. Conditions may cause visibility to "quickly drop to almost zero statute miles."

"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," explains the NWS. "If driving, slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Allow extra time for you to reach your destination."

Advisory Details

This advisory is issued when widespread dense fog reduces visibility significantly, making travel challenging. Motorists are urged to take extra precautions or avoid travel if possible.

Fog Driving Safety Tips

This announcement was originally published on November 4, 2025, at 4:45 a.m. The advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Source: The National Weather Service

Author's summary: Dense fog will impact Cherokee and Clay counties until Tuesday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions requiring extra caution and slower speeds.

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