Louisiana drivers are navigating through thick gray air this morning as dense fog blankets Lake Charles and much of southwest Louisiana. Visibility has dropped to just a quarter mile at times, and headlights barely cut through the haze along I-10 and Highway 14. Conditions are hazardous right now.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. CST for south-central and southwest Louisiana and parts of southeast Texas. Cities including Sulphur, Westlake, Jennings, Lafayette, Port Arthur, and Beaumont are also impacted. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible in dense pockets.
Drivers should slow down immediately, use low-beam headlights, and increase following distance. Avoid sudden lane changes, especially on elevated roadways and bridges where fog can thicken quickly. If visibility drops suddenly, ease off the accelerator and stay steady in your lane.
Conditions gradually improve late this morning as fog lifts and skies turn partly sunny. Highs reach near 77°F with light south winds around 5 mph. Patchy fog may redevelop tonight after 10 p.m., with lows near 59°F.
Showers increase Saturday, especially after late morning, with rain chances near 60%. Saturday night brings widespread showers and possible thunderstorms, with rain chances reaching 100%. Sunday trends breezy with only slight storm chances before sunshine returns for Washington’s Birthday and highs near 72°F.
The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal warmth and additional rain chances. Spring vibes are building across southwest Louisiana.
Five Day Outlook for Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Today: Dense fog early, then partly sunny, high 77°F.
Saturday: Showers likely, high 73°F.
Sunday: Slight storm chance, high 72°F.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Sunny, high 72°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 73°F.
