Thick ‘Superfog’ Engulfs Louisiana, Resulting in Fatal Pileups and Interstate Closures
Metairie, Louisiana – The state experienced a rare weather phenomenon called “superfog” caused by a combination of smoke from marsh fires and dense fog, resulting in over two dozen traffic accidents and multiple fatalities. The incident occurred on Monday, leading to the closure of parts of Interstates 55 and 10, as well as the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and causing severe traffic congestion and delays in the area. The “superfog” phenomenon occurs when smoke from wetland …