Dense Morning Fog Obscures Roads in the Northshore, Forecasters Say
A dense fog advisory is in effect for the northshore communities north of Interstates 10 and 12 and east of Interstate 55 on Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and expect rapidly changing visibility conditions on the roads.
Affected Areas
- Slidell
- Hammond
- Franklinton
- Poplarville
- South Mississippi communities including Gulfport and Pascagoula
Safety Recommendations
- Use low beam headlights.
- Allow extra travel time.
- Drive slowly and carefully.
"We are expecting fog to develop early in the morning and have issued a Dense Fog Advisory from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. tomorrow morning for areas generally north of I-10/12 and east of I-55. Check the graphics for details on location and timing, as well as a couple safety tips." — National Weather Service
For further information, contact Marco Cartolano at [email protected]. Email notifications about updates are sent once daily only if new information matches criteria.
Summary: Dense fog in the northshore area, including parts of Mississippi, requires cautious driving and allows for rapid visibility changes through early Friday morning.