Louisiana drivers are navigating through a gray wall of fog this morning, with headlights glowing in thick mist across Lake Charles. Visibility has dropped to one-quarter mile or less in spots, especially along I-10, Highway 171, and bridges near the Calcasieu River. The air feels damp and heavy, and conditions can change quickly block by block.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. for portions of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. Northern Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, and surrounding parishes are included. Visibility may fall below a quarter mile at times, creating hazardous travel conditions. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles.
As the fog lifts late this morning, skies turn partly sunny with highs near 76°F. Patchy fog may redevelop again late tonight into early Friday before gradual clearing. Friday turns warm with highs near 76°F under partly sunny skies.
By Saturday, changes arrive for Valentine’s Weekend. Showers develop during the afternoon, with rain chances rising to 70%. Saturday night brings a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Periods of heavy rain are possible, and gusts could reach 25 mph. Ponding may develop on low-lying roads and typical flood-prone intersections.
Sunday improves gradually with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 70°F. Washington’s Birthday looks sunny with highs near 72°F. Next week trends even warmer, with mid-70s Tuesday and upper 70s by Wednesday — a strong February thaw signaling early spring vibes.
Are you seeing thick fog in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Today: Patchy fog early, then partly sunny, high 76°F
Friday: Areas of morning fog, high 76°F
Saturday: Showers likely, high 74°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 70°F
Monday: Sunny, high 72°F
