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High winds, severe weather coming for New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. Here's what to expect.
Thunderstorms, strong winds disrupt Mardi Gras in New Orleans as severe weather affects millions
Mardi Gras Celebrations in New Orleans and Across U.S. Start Early Due to Dangerous Weather Concerns
Massive March storm battering US; tornado watch issued for New Orleans: Live updates
The winter storm could impact up to 170 million people across more than 20 states from the southern Plains to the Midwest and East, AccuWeather said.
Powerful US storms bring threats ranging from critical fire weather to blizzard conditions
Storms that swept through Texas and Oklahoma brought high winds and rain, overturning tractor-trailers and damaging roofs. Power outages were climbing in the storm’s wake, with nearly 400,000 customers without power in Texas, about 30,000 in Louisiana and another 25,000 in Mississippi, according to PowerOutage.us.
Two Fat Tuesday parades change start times in anticipation of severe weather in South MS
The krewe previously announced a change to the route after weather previously postponed the parade. Organizers said they will use the old route, lining up on Highway 603 and traveling east on U.S. 90 and making a loop-turn around at the Bay St. Louis Post Office to continue back west on U.S. 90 and ending at the Waveland Avenue disbanding area.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as huge parades and costumed revelers are set to celebrate Mardi