Dense Fog in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Dense Fog January 8, 2026 · Cape Girardeau, Missouri

The wider storm

Southerly winds advected warm moist air northward from Arkansas/Tennessee, resulting in dense fog across the southernmost row of counties in Missouri and along the Mississippi River during the pre-dawn hours through early morning. Daytime heating began to lower RHs below 100%, allowing for slow improvement in visibility by mid-morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1311289. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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