Louisiana — A thick veil of dense fog presses against the New Orleans skyline before dawn, softening streetlights and turning the pavement into a muted gray mirror. Drivers can barely make out tail lights ahead as visibility drops to near zero in pockets across southeast Louisiana. It’s a sluggish, hazy start to an important travel week, and the fog demands patience.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until mid-morning, with the toughest conditions likely near marshes, open fields, and areas close to smoldering fire zones. Travel could slow sharply on I-10, I-55, and the Causeway. Residents heading out early should use low-beam headlights, increase following distance, and expect sudden visibility changes along bridges and waterways. Anyone beginning Thanksgiving travel today should allow extra time, especially before 9 a.m.
Conditions gradually brighten later today as the fog lifts. Sunshine mixes through lingering low clouds, pushing temperatures into the upper 70s. East winds remain light, and the afternoon feels warm and slightly humid for mid-November. This warmer pattern hints at a “late-fall stretch” rather than a true Winter Tease, but the mild air still offers ideal conditions for outdoor holiday prep and early decorating.
Tuesday turns even warmer, with highs near 79 under abundant sun. Light south winds build during the afternoon, creating a smooth setup for regional travel. Models keep rain chances very low, and no winter-weather issues appear anywhere near the Gulf Coast.
By Wednesday, highs climb back toward the upper 70s with partly to mostly sunny skies. Travel looks favorable across the metro through midweek, though early fog could redevelop in isolated spots. The holiday weekend brings small, scattered shower chances Friday and Saturday, but most hours stay dry.
