There are several methods to applying TO that end up with different results.

The Birch Casey method suggests almost buffing the liquid dry as it is applied....not my preferred option.

Another is full strength and a light wipe all over with not much working into the surface....extreme opposite of above leaving a 'wet' appearance.

These days I tend to alternate between initial 4-6 coats full strength 'wet' coats then a light 1200 wet sand, followed by 50:50 diluted with turps for another 3 or 4 coats wiped on until almost dry then 1500 wet sand, repeat process a few more times moving up to a 2000 wet sanding. Every now and then a wet sand may strip a bit too much off and the odd full strength coat adds a bit more thickness to continue working with. Eventually it will start to feel glassy to touch whilst wet sanding and this is letting you know almost done.

Looked up Latitude for Louisiana and it is similar to Coffs Harbour on our East Coast which is considered a sub tropical climate with minimal humidity. Where I live is 3.5 degrees latitude closer to the tropics and still considered sub tropical with moderate humidity but not all the time. Use TO on everything, sometimes applying a couple of coats a day with no dramas. Have noticed that on really hot days its goes tacky quicker, which can be an issue for full strength coats and if it looks like rain, maybe just one diluted coat and give it a couple of days to fully cure before doing any more.

It pays to mix things up a bit to find what works best for you and not be in a rush to get it finished. Slow and steady can save a lot of time and effort sanding back rushed mistakes.