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weather2 years ago

"Fatal I-10 Crash in New Orleans Linked to Super Fog, Raising Safety Concerns"

Super fog caused by a combination of dense fog and smoke from nearby marsh fires has created dangerous travel conditions near New Orleans, leading to highway closures and reduced visibility. The fog and smoke are expected to persist throughout the day and into the night. This comes after a deadly crash on Interstate 10 the previous day, which was attributed to dense wildfire smoke. The super fog formed due to a temperature inversion trapping the smoke near the ground. Authorities have urged drivers to avoid travel in the affected areas.

via Fox Weather |
#marsh-fires#new-orleans#super-fog
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

"Super Fog Causes Deadly Louisiana Highway Pileup, Death Toll Revised"

The Louisiana coroner's office has identified seven of the eight victims killed in a deadly highway pileup caused by a combination of "super fog" from marsh fires and dense fog. The victims include a father and son on their way to school, an executive chef, two construction workers, an elderly man, and a student. Drone footage and videos showed the apocalyptic aftermath of the wrecks, with mangled and scorched cars. The pileup left eight people dead and 63 injured, prompting a call for blood donors to replenish supplies.

via Daily Mail|
#accidentsdisasters#fog#highway-pileup
weatherdisasters2 years ago

"Unraveling the Deadly 'Superfog' Behind Louisiana's Massive Pileup"

A massive vehicle pileup in Louisiana, which resulted in seven deaths and multiple injuries, was caused by a dangerously thick "superfog" exacerbated by nearby wildfires. Superfog occurs when moisture in the air mixes with smoke from burning brush and trees in marshlands, reducing visibility to less than 10 feet. The low-visibility conditions were worsened by calm winds and humidity in the area. Marsh fires, fueled by extreme drought conditions, have been more frequent in Louisiana, increasing the chances of developing superfog.

via NBC News|
#louisiana#marsh-fires#superfog
weathertransportation2 years ago

'Superfog' Causes Traffic Chaos as Louisiana Battles Marsh Fire and Flooding

A "superfog" caused by a combination of dense fog and smoke from marsh fires led to numerous traffic accidents, including multi-car pileups, in southeast Louisiana. Sections of Interstates 55 and 10 remained closed, and the causeway over Lake Pontchartrain was intermittently shut down. The National Weather Service attributed the "superfog" to the mixture of smoke and fog, with visibility expected to improve as the fog lifted. The duration of the marsh fires and their impact on visibility remains uncertain, leading to class cancellations and delayed openings for several schools in the area.

via The Washington Post|
#louisiana#marsh-fires#road-closures
weather2 years ago

"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.

via WLOX|
#air-quality#fog#marsh-fires