Louisiana — Taillights fade into a gray wall this morning as dense fog smothers southwest Louisiana. Moist Gulf air sits heavy over roads, refineries, and neighborhoods. Visibility drops fast, and drivers may not see hazards until the last moment.
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Dense Fog Advisory through 10 a.m. CST. Visibility has fallen to one-quarter mile or less across central, south-central, and southwest Louisiana, extending into portions of southeast Texas. Lake Charles, Sulphur, Westlake, and surrounding communities remain impacted.
Morning travel is the biggest concern. Conditions vary quickly along I-10, Highway 90, and local parish roads. One stretch may look clear, while the next turns opaque. Drivers should slow down, avoid sudden lane changes, and use low-beam headlights. Extra following distance is critical.
As the sun rises higher, fog should slowly lift. By late morning, skies turn partly sunny, and temperatures surge into the mid-70s. South winds increase to near 10 mph, adding warmth and humidity back into the air. The fog threat eases temporarily, but it does not disappear from the pattern.
Tonight brings another round of concern. Widespread fog redevelops late, especially between midnight and daybreak. Visibility could again drop sharply early Wednesday. Patchy fog may linger into mid-morning before thinning.
Wednesday turns warm and mostly sunny, with highs near 77 and only a slight chance of showers late. Fog returns Wednesday night, signaling a repeating cycle. Thursday stays mild and quiet during the day, followed by more clouds overnight.
Looking ahead to Valentine’s weekend, rain chances rise Saturday. Showers and a few thunderstorms may develop, bringing slick roads and gusty winds. Travel impacts increase again during heavier rain periods.
Beyond the weekend, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across Louisiana. Despite winter ice holding firm across the Great Lakes, a broader thaw pattern supports springlike warmth along the Gulf Coast.
If you’re on the road this morning, slow down and stay alert. Are you seeing dense fog where you live?
Five-Day Outlook for Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Today: Dense fog early, then partly sunny, high near 75
- Wednesday: Morning fog, mostly sunny, high near 77
- Thursday: Areas of fog early, mostly sunny, high near 76
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, slight shower chance, high near 77
- Saturday: Showers and storms possible, breezy, high near 74
