Superfog Causes Massive Pileup on Louisiana
In a devastating incident, two lives were lost, and more than twenty-five individuals suffered injuries in a series of accidents on Interstate 55 in Louisiana on a foggy Monday morning. Local station Fox 8 reported that these collisions transpired under conditions of dense fog, severely limiting visibility, and leaving over a hundred stranded motorists in their wake.
The Louisiana State Police made a sober confirmation of their response to numerous crashes that unfolded in both directions along I-55, spanning the stretch between Ruddock and Manchac, Louisiana. They issued a plea for motorists to steer clear of the affected area whenever possible.
Ka’Miyah L’Oreal Tymes, an eyewitness to the distressing events, shared video footage of the aftermath of a multiple-vehicle collision that occurred further north along I-55 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Tymes recounted the chaos that ensued and distressingly noted instances of vehicles catching fire and exploding.
Dense fog & smoke have combined to form what is known as Superfog (yes, it is the technical name) & this is still heavily impacting I-55 between Ponchatoula & LaPlace. The interstate was still closed according to @La_DOTD due to multiple accidents. Fog is slowly improving. pic.twitter.com/xwovJBbuco
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) October 23, 2023
The National Weather Service office in New Orleans took to X, a social media platform (formerly Twitter), to explain the phenomenon, revealing that the combination of dense fog and smoke gave rise to what’s known as “Superfog.” This unusual weather event was a consequence of high atmospheric pressure dominating the region, leading to clear skies and gentle winds—two critical elements in the formation of fog.
Meteorologists have expressed concerns that under similar meteorological conditions, another bout of dense fog could reoccur on Monday night and into Tuesday morning around New Orleans. This scenario underscores the need for heightened vigilance and precautions in such challenging weather conditions.
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