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Dense Fog to Recur as Record Warmth Holds, Late-Week Front Brings Rain Risk

Light winds over saturated air are driving the morning fog pattern as a Friday front presents a low severe threat.

Overview

  • Dense Fog Advisories are posted overnight through midday Wednesday in multiple areas, with additional morning fog likely again on Thursday.
  • Visibility may fall below a quarter mile in spots, with localized reductions near 100 feet creating hazardous travel conditions.
  • Afternoon highs continue in the upper 70s to low 80s, and several sites reached or threatened January records on Tuesday.
  • Forecasts point to increasing rain chances late Friday into early Saturday, with the SPC outlining a slight (level 2 of 5) severe risk for parts of Acadiana.
  • Rainfall totals are currently projected around one-half inch to about 1 to 1.25 inches, followed by a cool down this weekend into more seasonable temperatures.