"Swamp Fire Smoke Blankets New Orleans, Impairing Visibility and Breathing"

Smoke from marsh fires in southeast Louisiana has moved onto the coast of South Mississippi, reducing visibility in parts of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties. The smoke is being trapped near the surface due to a temperature inversion, and there is also a possibility of patchy dense fog overnight, which could further reduce visibility. While the smoke is not expected to significantly impact air quality, the U.S. Air Quality Index categorizes coastal Mississippi as "moderate" for air quality.