Mardi Gras, New Orleans and national weather service

Thunderstorms and strong winds hit New Orleans' Mardi Gras plans as severe weather affects millions
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be cancelled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds and the threat of tornadoes on Tuesday.
New Orleans to Celebrate Mardi Gras Day With Costumes and Revelry Despite Weather Concerns
Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day
Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans
There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.
Months after terror attack, New Orleans cautiously celebrates Mardi Gras
The promise from authorities for more security threatened to conflict with the city’s anything-goes sensibilities, and some changes were evident.
Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
Powerful storms bearing a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday.
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.
New Orleans: Severe Weather Could Threaten Mardi Gras Festivities
Time to break out the beads, grab a King cake and stake out your spot for the parades in New Orleans because Mardi Gras is here. But if you’re planning to celebrate in The Big Easy then your parade gear should probably include a rain jacket,
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers as powerful storms were expected to strike ...
Watch Mardi Gras 2025 livestream: See celebrations throughout New Orleans
Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.
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New Orleans fire captain, a 30-year department veteran, dies at headquarters, NOFD says
Michael Windsay, a fire captain at the New Orleans Fire Department, died Monday morning while on duty as the acting fifth ...
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Spectacular photo taken from ISS shows 'gigantic jet' of upward-shooting lightning towering 50 miles over New Orleans
A newly unveiled astronaut photo shows a "gigantic jet" shooting upward from a thunderstorm above Louisiana in November 2024.
Ellis, McNeese Cowgirls to host Francois and the New Orleans Privateers
New Orleans heads to McNeese in Southland play Tuesday. The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.
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Photos: The Krewe of Orpheus rolls to 'As Above So Below,' on Uptown route in New Orleans
The Krewe of Orpheus rolls to the theme, 'As Above So Below,' on the Uptown route in New Orleans, Monday, March 3, 2025.