Dense Fog — Scott, Missouri

2026-01-08 · Scott, Missouri

Wider weather episode

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_id 1311290. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.