New Orleans, LA – A dense fog advisory is in effect for portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi from midnight Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans.
The advisory warns of visibility dropping to one-quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. Areas affected include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Slidell, and coastal regions stretching into Mississippi. The thick fog is expected to be especially dense around sunrise, potentially causing rapid visibility changes.
For mariners, the NWS has issued a separate advisory for Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Visibility could be reduced to one nautical mile, making navigation difficult. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution, ensure proper fog signals, and keep running lights on.
Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and maintain a safe following distance to avoid accidents. Those traveling near waterways should take extra precautions.
The dense fog is expected to dissipate by late morning as daytime heating increases. However, motorists and boaters should remain vigilant for lingering patches of fog in low-lying areas.
Stay updated with the latest forecasts and travel advisories as conditions develop.
