New Orleans, LA – Drivers across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi should prepare for hazardous travel conditions late tonight as thick fog develops across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, a Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday, covering a wide area that includes New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houma, Slidell, Hammond, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and surrounding parishes and counties. Forecasters warn that visibility may drop below one quarter mile, and areas near active or smoldering fires could see visibility reduced to near zero.
The advisory affects dozens of communities across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, stretching from Pointe Coupee and East Feliciana southward through Jefferson, Plaquemines, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Charles, and St. Tammany parishes. In Mississippi, affected areas include Wilkinson, Pike, Walthall, Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties.
According to meteorologists, dense fog is likely to form after sunset as moisture pools near the surface and winds remain light. These conditions can sharply limit visibility on highways, bridges, and rural routes during the overnight and early morning commute hours.
The National Weather Service urges drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra distance between vehicles. Residents living near marshes, rivers, or burn sites should be especially cautious, as visibility could change suddenly.
