Shreveport, LA – Drivers across portions of the ArkLaTex could face dangerous travel conditions tonight as freezing fog develops and lingers into early Wednesday, increasing the risk of black ice and reduced visibility during overnight and morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, conditions will become more favorable for freezing fog late tonight through early Wednesday across parts of north Louisiana, east Texas, southwest Arkansas, and southeast Oklahoma. Forecasters warn the fog may freeze instantly on contact with cold surfaces, worsening already hazardous road conditions.
Freezing fog forms when supercooled water droplets remain liquid in the air but freeze immediately upon touching surfaces. This can cause a thin, nearly invisible glaze of ice on roadways, bridges, overpasses, sidewalks, and vehicles, creating slick conditions with little warning.
The National Weather Service says the greatest impacts are expected overnight through Wednesday morning, when temperatures hover at or below freezing. In addition to icy roads, visibility may drop significantly, making driving especially dangerous during early-morning commutes.
Officials urge drivers to slow down, increase following distance, and use headlights in foggy conditions. Bridges and elevated roadways are particularly vulnerable to icing and may become slick before surrounding roads. Pedestrians should also use caution on walkways and steps that may appear wet but are actually icy.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and road conditions and delay travel if possible until temperatures rise and conditions improve later Wednesday.
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