New Orleans, LA — Spring arrives with a foggy start for southeast Louisiana, as a dense fog advisory blankets the region through 10 AM Tuesday, cutting visibility to a quarter mile or less and posing serious driving hazards along I-10 and surrounding roadways.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, the advisory includes areas across southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana, especially near Baton Rouge, Hammond, Slidell, and New Orleans. Officials warn commuters to expect limited visibility during the early morning hours, particularly on elevated roads and near waterways. Drivers are urged to use low-beam headlights, slow down, and allow extra travel time.
By mid-morning Tuesday, fog will lift, ushering in a spring-like warmup across the region. Highs will reach 80°F under mostly sunny skies, with calm winds shifting northeast around 5 mph.
Extended Forecast for Southeast Louisiana
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with highs near 81°F. Light winds will shift during the afternoon.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy skies dominate with a high of 77°F, becoming breezy into the night.
- Friday: Increasing clouds with a 20% chance of showers. Highs near 77°F.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms possible, high near 78°F, breezy southeast winds up to 15 mph.
- Sunday: A spring cooldown arrives, with mostly sunny skies and highs around 82°F.
Spring weather returns in full by midweek, but drivers Tuesday morning should remain cautious in low-visibility areas. Expect smoother travel and sunny commutes by Wednesday.
