National Weather ServiceArkansasDense Fog AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Dense Fog Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 62 dense fog advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 49 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 37, 37% above the average of 27 for those months in 2008-2025. Mississippi was covered most often (213 times since 2008).
How many dense fog advisories does Arkansas get?
Every dense fog advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 37 |
| 2025 | 62 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 52 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Arkansas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 213 | 47 | July 16, 2026 |
| Clay | 189 | 39 | July 16, 2026 |
| Crittenden | 186 | 43 | July 16, 2026 |
| Greene | 186 | 39 | July 16, 2026 |
| Craighead | 185 | 41 | July 16, 2026 |
| Pulaski | 184 | 46 | May 23, 2026 |
| White | 184 | 43 | July 16, 2026 |
| Poinsett | 180 | 42 | July 16, 2026 |
| Saline | 180 | 44 | May 23, 2026 |
| Faulkner | 178 | 46 | May 23, 2026 |
| Garland | 177 | 41 | May 23, 2026 |
| Hot Spring | 176 | 39 | May 23, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a dense fog advisory?
A dense fog advisory means fog will cut visibility to a quarter mile or less over a wide area. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.