Overview
- National Weather Service New Orleans issued a dense fog advisory Friday morning after reports across St. James Parish and nearby areas.
- Visibility fell below a quarter mile in multiple locations, with video from Paulina showing conditions near 10 feet.
- Local officials reported temporary shutdowns on some highways during the morning commute because of the conditions.
- Small fires linked to cane burning and grass fires in St. James, St. John and Lafourche Parishes supplied the smoke that intensified the fog.
- Forecasts indicate repeat morning fog through Sunday under light winds, with improvement expected once clouds and rain return early next week.