Dense Fog — Upper Mobile, Alabama

2000-12-16 · Upper Mobile, Alabama

Event narrative

Patchy, but locally dense, fog formed over Mobile Bay during the early morning hours. The fog sharply reduced visibilities along sections of the Interstate 10 Bayway, just east of the George Wallace Tunnel. Between 800 am and 815 am, a couple of multi-car pileups occurred in the eastbound lanes of the interstate. The chain reaction accidents involved about 20 vehicles, and occurred just east of the tunnel. Fog reduced visibilities, reportedly less than 30 feet in some locations along the Bayway, played a part in the accidents. No serious injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5168866. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.