Mardi Gras festivities threatened Tuesday as strong winds, severe weather eye South The National Weather Service office in New Orleans issued a High Wind Watch for most of southern Louisiana. Forecasters said they expect winds between 30 and 40 mph on Tuesday morning, with gusts of up to 60 mph possible. Parade-goers during the Muses Mardi Gras Parade in Uptown New Orleans on Feb. 27, 2025, in New Orleans. Amy Harris/Invision/AP A High Wind Watch is in effect for Mardi Gras, with sustained winds Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - Click for Event Forecast . March 3, 2025 (Lundi Gras) Royal Gala - Experience the glamour and grandeur of the 2025 Mardi Gras Royal Gala on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM, one of the crown jewels of Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations! This dazzling event features a lavish promenade of US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge 62300 Airport Rd. Slidell, LA 70460-5243 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 The Krewe of King Arthur parade takes place during 2025 Mardi Gras on Feb. 25, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sunny skies and perfect temperatures will be the weather story through Mardi Gras weekend. Rider’s headpiece catches fire during Hercules parade in Houma. LA 70125 (504) 486-6161 Beautiful weather lasts through the weekend while tracking strong, possibly severe storms on Mardi Gras in your New Orleans weather forecast.It's going to be a chilly start to the Carnival weekend 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 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 Keep an eye on the weather for Mardi Gras in New Orleans with this handy weather page from MardiGrasNewOrleans.com See weather forecast for Mardi Gras weekend, Fat Tuesday in New Orleans Louisiana, including for Rex & Zulu & Endymion parades. Transportation Tips for Mardi Gras 2025. If you’re visiting NOLA during Mardi Gras, getting around requires some planning since many streets are closed for parades. Public transportation, ride shares, and walking are your best options. Pro Tip: Stay near the parade routes to save your energy for the festivities. The outlook for Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, now that's a totally different story. You're going to need to not only plan to get wet, but there could be much stronger storms and even severe storms across Louisiana during the pinnacle of most Mardi Gras celebrations in the state. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Fox 8 Weather Authority team is monitoring a potential severe weather threat developing around Mardi Gras. A strong storm system could bring damaging winds, heavy rain Lake Charles, Louisiana – Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish residents should remain vigilant on Mardi Gras morning and early afternoon as potentially severe weather approaches. The U.S. National Weather Service Office in Lake Charles has issued a High Wind Watch for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 5, 2025, as winds are expected to pick up The outlook for Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, now that's a totally different story. You're going to need to not only plan to get wet, but there could be much stronger storms and even severe storms across Louisiana during the pinnacle of most Mardi Gras celebrations in the state. Mardi Gras – Next Impact: The two big weather stories on Mardi Gras will be wind and storms. Gusty winds will be felt by everyone, even outside of thunderstorms. Gusty winds will be felt by The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Lake Charles has some really great news for Mardi Gras revelers in Youngsville, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Mamou, Baton Rouge, and in fact, all of South Louisiana for the next few days. However, their outlook takes a very serious turn, especially regarding Mardi Gras Day. METAIRIE, La. — Jefferson Parish officials have canceled Mardi Gras Day parades on Tuesday, March 4 due to weather, multiple sources tell WWL. Krewe of Argus informed riders that there "will be
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