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Freezing Fog in Shelby, Tennessee

Freezing Fog December 21, 2009 · Shelby, Tennessee

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What the National Weather Service wrote

Freezing fog developed over Shelby County reducing visibilities to 3 miles. The fog resulted in numerous accidents during morning rush hour. One person died as a result of one of the car accidents.

The wider storm

Clear skies and light winds allowed fog to develop during the early morning hours of December 21st, 2009. Temperatures dropped slightly below freezing shortly before sunrise resulting in freezing fog. Numerous car accidents occurred from the freezing fog.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 207901. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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