Fate of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades still uncertain as NWS issues High Wind Warning
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
Mardi Gras parades underway — as some celebrations are canceled due to severe weather forecast
Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.
NWS: Two tornadoes hit south Louisiana on Mardi Gras
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in south Louisiana during Fat Tuesday’s severe weather threat.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten South as New Orleans starts to celebrate Mardi Gras
The storms will also be one of the first big tests for meteorologists at the National Weather Service after hundreds of forecasters were fired under President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the size of the federal government.
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High winds, severe weather forecast for Mardi Gras in Lafayette: What to expect
It'll be a windy, rainy Mardi Gras in Lafayette, according to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles. The area has a slight risk of experiencing severe weather, including thunderstorms and hail,
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Could Lafayette see rain on Mardi Gras? Here's a list of parades and what to expect.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to hit Lafayette starting Sunday night. Luckily, on Friday and Saturday the skies are clear. Friday's forecast is high near 73 with winds around 5 mph.
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Cloudless skies predicted for this Mardi Gras weekend in Baton Rouge, but rain could arrive Tuesday
The National Weather Service is predicting highs ranging from 60 to 70 degrees and cloudless skies this Saturday and Sunday leading up to Mardi Gras Day. In the evening, low temperatures will dip to just below 50 degrees.
Storms, Twisters Threaten South, New Orleans Mardi Gras Celebrations
The alarming forecast is one of the first big tests for the National Weather Service after hundreds of forecasters were fired last week.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras floats “could become unstable,” and heavy winds could “blow down trees and power lines," The National Weather Service warned.
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New Orleans and Baton Rouge under a tornado watch. Here's what you need to know.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch that includes New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas until 7 p.m. Tuesday. The threat of severe weather prompted New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to roll early Fat Tuesday and attention is now turning what is in the forecast this afternoon and evening.
Wrecked fences and ruined roofs: see damage from Gramercy tornado
The NWS has confirmed a tornado touched down in a small Gramercy neighborhood on Mardi Gras. GRAMERCY, La. — The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday that a tornado briefly touched down in Gramercy Tuesday evening.
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RAW: LA: NOPD UPDATES PARADE PLANS DUE TO WIND THREAT
Fate of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades still uncertain as National Weather Service issues High Wind Warning
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Strong winds, thunderstorms threaten Mardi Gras festivities
Strong winds may put a damper on Mardi Gras festivities today. Sustained south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected, said National Weather Service Lake Charles Meteorologist Andrew Tingler.