High winds, severe weather forecast for Mardi Gras in Lafayette: What to expect
Sustained winds are forecast to be between 20-30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible, according to the NWS. The highest wind gusts for Lafayette, Church Point and Opelousas are forecast to reach 47 mph. Gusts are forecast to reach 49 mph in New Iberia. Those high wind gusts are expected to reach the area at about noon Tuesday.
‘Tropical Storm-Like’ Wind, Severe Storms Throughout Louisiana for Mardi Gras
High winds, strong storms, and a lot of parade changes. Here's your latest forecast for Mardi Gras in Louisiana.
Mardi Gras day parades canceled due to extreme winds
Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.
Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.
Mardi Gras Weather and Cancellations Ahead of Parades
Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.
Severe weather potential for Mardi Gras
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Severe Storms in the South Could Disrupt Mardi Gras Celebrations
Forecasters warn of intense storms that could unleash damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday.
Mardi Gras at risk from severe weather. New Orleans eyes forecast as Zulu, Rex shorten routes.
The threat of severe weather has left New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions at risk, with parades being shortened or canceled, warnings issued over flying debris and officials urging extreme caution
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