Dense Fog Expected Overnight, Near-Record Temps on Sunday

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After a warm and sunny Saturday, mild and humid conditions will move in overnight with dense fog expected after midnight. Sunday will be dry with lots of sunshine, and temperatures could reach near-record highs. The rest of the week will see little change, with spotty showers arriving midweek and better rain chances for the weekend.

Why it matters

Dense fog can create hazardous driving conditions, while near-record temperatures in early March are an indicator of the region's shifting climate patterns. The forecast also highlights the unpredictable weather swings Acadiana residents have been experiencing.

The details

Overnight, mostly clear skies will give way to dense fog after midnight, which is expected to continue through about 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday will be dry with lots of sunshine, though a few clouds will pass through at times. Highs are forecast to reach near 80 degrees, with the potential to set new daily temperature records. The rest of the week will see little change, with temperatures each afternoon reaching near 80 or above. Midweek will bring increasing clouds and a chance of spotty showers, while better rain chances are expected for Friday and into the weekend.

• After midnight, dense fog expected to develop.
• Dense fog expected to continue through about 9 a.m. on Sunday.
• Sunday's high temperatures could reach near-record levels.

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and issue any necessary weather advisories or warnings.