While about one-third of all Mardi Gras events typically see rainfall, locals don't recall a single instance of Fat Tuesday being postponed or canceled due to weather. Climatological data shows that the rainiest Mardi Gras day occurred on March 1, 1927, when 2.12 inches of precipitation fell, and nearly one-third of events experienced some 10-Day forecast highlights a First Alert Weather Day on Mardi Gras for severe weather and strong wind threat (WAFB). The line of t-storms will be capable of producing all forms of severe weather. As Mardi Gras celebrations prepare to take over New Orleans on Tuesday, the South faces a mounting weather threat, with forecasters warning of intense storms that could bring damaging winds, large A severe weather threat looms over Mardi Gras 2025. Despite the looming storm system, parade-goers can expect mild, spring-like conditions leading up to Mardi Gras day. Parade Weather Forecast: Keep an eye on the weather for Mardi Gras in New Orleans with this handy weather page from MardiGrasNewOrleans.com The NWS said in a daily weather briefing Thursday that "long-range pattern supports rounds of rainfall outside the weekly forecast and into Mardi Gras," but forecasters say it's too far out to pin March 4, 2025 (Mardi Gras Day) Iowa Chicken Run - Catch a chicken at the annual Mardi Gras Run on Tuesday, March 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 503 E Highway 90, in the town of Iowa. Doors open at 8 a.m., the Mardi Gras floats start lining up at 9 a.m. and the parade rolls at 10 a.m. Click for Event Forecast The Krewe of King Arthur parade takes place during 2025 Mardi Gras on Feb. 25, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. On Saturday, March 1, Mardi Gras parades will kick off with the Krewe of Iris at 11 a.m. and conclude with the Krewe of Isis at 6 p.m. The weather outlook for Saturday is cloudy with a 65% chance Mardi Gras: It'll be sunny but chilly, with daytime temperatures expected to max out at around 58 degrees. Breezy winds of up to 15 mph are possible throughout the day before temperatures drop to There is a 30% chance widely scattered showers or a possible thunderstorm during the day.We're tracking a line of possibly severe storms Mardi Gras evening/night. METAIRIE, La. — Jefferson Parish officials have canceled Mardi Gras Day parades on Tuesday, March 4 due to weather, multiple sources tell WWL. New Orleans Mardi Gras Weather History - 1874 to present. YEAR. DATE . MAX. MIN. MEAN. PCPN. Warmest Mardi Gras on record; Tied for Highest Maximum Temp on record METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - The Krewe of Argus will not roll on Mardi Gras Day as planned, with officials citing weather concerns as the reason for the cancellation. Argus was scheduled to parade at 11 Weather for Mardi Gras Day. Mardi Gras will be warm, muggy and windy, with rain chances increasing later in the day. The day will start with milder temperatures, as morning lows will be near 60 Due to the anticipated weather, the parade times for Mardi Gras Day have been pushed up to begin earlier.Krewe of Houmas will roll starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by Krewe of Kajuns. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Mande Kings Day 3:00pm view map ; Saturday Jan 11 2025 New Orleans Weather Forecast CELEBRATIONS UNTIL MARCH 8TH. ALL RIGHT, WELL, WE GOT GORGEOUS WEATHER ALL ACROSS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA HERE RIGHT NOW, AND THAT WAS PRETTY MUCH THE CASE ALL DAY LONG, AS YOU CAN SEE THERE BEHIND ME Sunday, March 2 – Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade – US-90 E at College Road, Jeanerette. 1 p.m. IberiaTravel.com. Tuesday, March 4 – Papa Red Dog Mardi Gras Parade – Main Street Later in the day, storms will move into the area, likely between 2pm-6pm. With strong wind shear in the atmosphere, storms will be capable of gaining rotation and producing damaging wind gusts.
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