03/04/2025

Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Disrupt Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Severe weather affects millions in the South

Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be canceled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds and the threat of tornadoes Tuesday.

Parades have already been scheduled to take place earlier than planned and some events have been canceled in the Big Easy as thunderstorms will roll through the city, bringing damaging winds over 60 mph and possibly small hail, the National Weather Service office in New Orleans forecasts.

Tornadoes could reach a rating of EF-2, with winds of between 111 and 135 mph.

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