Weather alert affecting the Kansas City area until Saturday morning

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The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 2:16 a.m. on Saturday for dense fog until 9:15 a.m. The alert is for Clay, Jackson, De Kalb, Daviess, Grundy, Clinton, Caldwell, Livingston, Linn, Ray, Carroll, Chariton, Lafayette, Saline, Howard, Cass, Johnson, Pettis, Cooper, Bates and Henry counties.

"Areas of patchy dense fog reducing visibility to a half a mile or less is expected through mid-morning. Please use caution and allow for extra time if you are travelling early this morning," according to the NWS.

This alert is in effect until 9:15 a.m.

Fog safety: Tips from the NWS for safe travels

If you must venture out in foggy conditions, keep these safety tips from the NWS in mind:

Moderate your speed:

• Slow down and allocate extra time for your trip to reach your destination safely.

Visibility matters:

• Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. If available, employ your fog lights.

Avoid high-beams:

• Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road.

Maintain safe gaps:

• Maintain a generous following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifting traffic patterns.

Stay in your lane:

• To ensure you are staying in the correct lane, use the road's lane markings as a guide.

Visibility near zero:

• In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.

Limited parking options:

• If no parking area is available, pull your vehicle as far to the roadside as possible. Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.

By adhering to these precautions from the NWS, you can navigate foggy conditions more safely, reducing the likelihood of accidents and ensuring your personal safety.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 2:19 AM.