Dense Morning Fog Affects Northshore Roads
A dense fog advisory is currently in effect for northshore communities located north of Interstates 10 and 12 and east of Interstate 55. This advisory began early Friday morning and continues until 8 a.m., according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Affected Areas
- Slidell
- Hammond
- Franklinton
- Poplarville
- South Mississippi communities, including Gulfport and Pascagoula
Travel Precautions
Drivers should expect sudden changes in visibility on roads due to the fog. The NWS advises the following safety measures:
- Use low beam headlights
- Allow extra travel time
- Reduce driving speed
Official Statement
“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
Additional Information
For updates or inquiries, contact Marco Cartolano at [email protected]. Email notifications are sent once daily only if new relevant information is available.
Author’s summary: A dense fog advisory for northshore and southern Mississippi communities calls for cautious driving with low beams and extra travel time due to rapidly changing visibility Friday morning.