New Orleans is experiencing widespread dense fog, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports. As of 6:53 a.m. CST, visibility has dropped to around a quarter-mile. The temperature is 65°F with humidity at 100%, creating a notably damp and muggy atmosphere.
Residents and visitors are facing another morning of dense fog. According to the NWS, the fog is expected to be heaviest between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., spreading across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Drivers are advised to slow down, use low beam headlights, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, as reduced visibility could significantly impact travel.
After 9 a.m., the fog is expected to partially lift, giving way to partly sunny skies and a high near 77°F. A light southwest wind may provide some relief, but foggy conditions are forecast to return tonight, with increasing clouds and lows around 63°F.
Looking ahead, New Orleans’ weather remains variable. Sunday will start with fog before 9 a.m., then turn mostly sunny with highs similar to Saturday. However, a 50% chance of showers is expected Sunday night after midnight. Showers should ease by Monday afternoon, bringing partly sunny skies and gusty winds up to 30 mph. By Tuesday, sunnier conditions return, with a cooler high near 49°F.
For New Year’s Day, the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 61°F, following several foggy mornings. The NWS notes that dense fog is creating hazardous conditions, particularly for drivers due to limited visibility. Residents and visitors are advised to exercise caution and limit outdoor activities until the fog clears.
