{"id":2076785,"date":"2023-10-23T16:16:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T20:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/super-fog-conditions-cause-massive-deadly-pile-up-on-interstate-blocking-traffic-in-both-directions\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T16:22:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T20:22:36","slug":"super-fog-conditions-cause-massive-deadly-pile-up-on-interstate-blocking-traffic-in-both-directions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/super-fog-conditions-cause-massive-deadly-pile-up-on-interstate-blocking-traffic-in-both-directions\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Super Fog&#8217; Causes Deadly Pile-Up, Blocks Traffic in Both Directions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsuper-fog-conditions-cause-massive-deadly-pile-up-on-interstate-blocking-traffic-in-both-directions%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2076785&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Two Killed in Deadly Pile-Up on Interstate Due to \u2062&#8217;Super Fog&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Tragic events unfolded on Monday along a Louisiana stretch\u200c of interstate, resulting in two fatalities and bringing\u2062 traffic \u2064to a standstill. \u2063Meteorologists are attributing the\u2063 poor visibility\u200d to a phenomenon known as &#8220;super fog.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Multiple car crashes \u200doccurred on I-55 between \u2063Baton Rouge and New Orleans, some of \u200cwhich\u200b led to fires. \u2062The scene was described as \u200d&#8221;utter gridlock.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Horrible situation on I-55 with multiple \u2064vehicles on fire, at least one death and emergency responders on the scene. I-10 closed in both directions at the Bonne Carre Spillway to enable first responders to get to the scene. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/buppTR292l\">pic.twitter.com\/buppTR292l<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WWL-TV (@WWLTV) \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWLTV\/status\/1716488659430519177?\">October 23, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to WWL-TV, two people lost their lives in separate crashes, while the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-hundreds-of-isis-k-fighters-near-kabul-airport-attacks-likely-to-continue\/\" title=\"Report: \u2018Hundreds\u2019 Of ISIS-K Fighters Near Kabul Airport, \u2018Attacks Likely To Continue\u2019\">injuries remains unclear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rescue efforts were underway after a vehicle careened off a bridge and into a waterway. Additionally, \u200dschool buses in the New Orleans area experienced delays of up\u200d to an hour.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u2062Cause: &#8216;Super \u200cFog&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2063 National Weather Service in New \u200cOrleans explained that the poor visibility was due to a combination of dense fog and smoke, creating what is known as &#8220;super \u2064fog.&#8221; This hazardous\u200b condition affected I-55 between\u2064 Ponchatoula\u200b and LaPlace.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dense fog &#038; smoke have combined to form what is known\u200d as Superfog (yes, \u2063it is the technical name) &#038; this \u200bis still\u200c heavily impacting I-55 between Ponchatoula &#038; LaPlace. The interstate\u2064 was still closed according to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/La_DOTD?\">@La_DOTD<\/a> due\u2062 to multiple accidents. Fog is \u2063slowly improving. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xwovJBbuco\">pic.twitter.com\/xwovJBbuco<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NWSNewOrleans\/status\/1716481049881162122?\">October 23, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The National Weather Service further explained\u2063 that \u200bsuper\u2063 fog occurs when a mixture of smoke and moisture is released from \u200bdamp smoldering organic material, such as brush and trees. This mixture then combines with cooler, nearly \u200dsaturated air, resulting in visibility dropping to less than 10 feet.\u200d Super\u200c fog can be particularly dangerous on highways and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/super-fog-conditions-cause-massive-deadly-pile-up-on-interstate-blocking-traffic-in-both-directions\/\" title=\"'Super Fog' Causes Deadly Pile-Up, Blocks Traffic in Both Directions\">caused numerous multi-vehicle pileups<\/a> in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Images and videos shared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-20-people-arrested-after-looting-multiple-philadelphia-stores\/\" title=\"Over 20 people arrested for looting in Philadelphia.\">social media platforms showcased<\/a>\u2064 the extent of the chaos caused by the wrecks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">RAW VIDEO: Scene of multiple\u2063 crashes and fires\u2064 on I-55 \u200cnorthbound near the Manchac exit>><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p2ctyyrKaS\">https:\/\/t.co\/p2ctyyrKaS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eYJIPb7bw9\">pic.twitter.com\/eYJIPb7bw9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FOX8NOLA\/status\/1716480829960917212?\">October \u206323, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage caused by the \u2063chain reaction accidents along the highway.\u200d Multiple agencies responded to the scene to assist with\u200b the aftermath \u200band to \u200drestore\u2064 traffic flow.<\/p>\n<p>The accidents not only shut down \u2063I-55 but also\u200d affected I-10, which connects New Orleans to Baton Rouge.<\/p>\n<p>Meteorologist \u200cAlexa Trischler\u2064 from WWL-TV warned residents to be prepared for similar issues on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">.author_subscription_pitch p{margin:5px;}<\/p>\n<p><em><b>A Note from Our Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Silicon Valley\u200d and the \u2064Big Tech tyrants have done everything they can to put The Western Journal out of business.\u200b Our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">faithful subscribers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  have kept us going.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve never\u200b chosen to subscribe, let me be honest:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2062 need your help\u2062 today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I also want to send\u2064 you\u2064 an autographed copy\u200d of \u201cCounterpunch,\u201d which will give you\u200b a plan to fight back for\u2063 our beloved country.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Subscribe right\u2064 now<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  \u2013 The Western \u2063Journal\u2062 stands for truth in this difficult time.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please stand with us by \u200bsubscribing today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Floyd G. Brown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Founder of The \u200bWestern Journal<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/super-fog-conditions-cause-massive-deadly-pile-interstate-blocking-traffic-directions\/\">&#8216;Super Fog&#8217; Conditions Cause Massive Deadly Pile-Up on Interstate, \u2064Blocking\u200b Traffic in Both Directions<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u2062 Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is &#8220;super fog&#8221; and\u200b how does it pose a danger\u2063 to drivers\u200b on highways?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Two people were killed on Monday in Louisiana when a\u2063 deadly \u200dpile-up occurred on a stretch of interstate due to &#8220;super fog.&#8221; The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/flight-delays-and-cancellations-persist-into-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend\/\" title=\"Flight disruptions continue during Fourth of July weekend.\">poor visibility caused<\/a> by this phenomenon resulted in multiple car crashes, some of which \u2063led to fires. The scene on I-55 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans was described as &#8220;utter gridlock.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to reports from WWL-TV, two \u2064fatalities have been confirmed, but \u200dthe\u2064 number \u200cof injuries remains unclear. Rescue efforts were underway after\u2064 a vehicle veered off a bridge and into a waterway. Additionally, delays of up to an hour were\u2062 experienced by school buses in the New Orleans \u2064area.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service \u2064in\u200b New Orleans explained that the poor visibility was caused by a combination of dense\u200b fog and smoke, creating what is known as &#8220;super fog.&#8221; This hazardous condition affected the area between Ponchatoula and LaPlace. Super fog occurs when a mixture of smoke and \u2063moisture is released from damp smoldering organic material, such as brush and trees. This mixture combines with\u200d cooler, nearly saturated \u2063air, causing\u2063 visibility to \u200ddrop to less than 10 feet. Super\u200b fog has\u2064 proven\u200c to be particularly dangerous on highways and has caused numerous multi-vehicle pileups in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Images and videos shared on social media \u2063platforms showcased the extent of the chaos caused by the wrecks. Authorities are still assessing the damage caused\u200b by the chain \u2064reaction accidents along the highway. Multiple agencies\u200d responded to the scene to assist with the aftermath and to restore traffic flow.<\/p>\n<p>The accidents not only \u2064shut down I-55 but also affected I-10, the highway connecting New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Meteorologist Alexa Trischler from WWL-TV warned residents to be prepared for \u2062similar issues on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2062is important for drivers to exercise caution and be aware of the potential dangers\u2063 posed by extreme visibility conditions such as super fog. Taking necessary precautions, such as reducing speed, ensuring proper vehicle\u2062 maintenance,\u200d and using headlights and fog lights when needed, can help mitigate the risks associated with such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-emergency-declared-in-texas-amidst-severe-winter-weather\/\" title=\"Federal Emergency Declared In Texas Amidst Severe Winter Weather\">weather conditions<\/a>. It is also crucial for authorities and transportation agencies to \u2063adequately respond to such incidents and provide timely assistance to affected individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, this event serves as a reminder of the importance of being \u200dvigilant on the roads and of the unpredictability\u200d of weather-related hazards. As communities mourn \u200dthe loss of \u200clife and work towards recovery, it is our collective responsibility to prioritize \u2062safety and\u2062 take necessary measures \u2064to prevent such\u200d tragedies in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two fatalities occurred as fog caused poor visibility, leading to a standstill on a Louisiana interstate. Multiple car crashes, including some resulting in fires, disrupted traffic between Baton Rouge and New Orleans on Monday morning. 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