Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 3 hours ago

Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras

Severe weather, including strong winds and potential tornadoes, poses safety concerns for the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, leading to schedule adjustments.
The Krewe of Argus has canceled its parade on March 4 due to unsafe weather conditions, which may lead to rescheduling later.
The Mardi Gras celebration contributes $891 million to Louisiana's economy, according to a study by Professor Toni Weiss of Tulane University.
Residents are advised to monitor updates and secure outdoor items in light of high winds and forecasted severe storms during the festivities.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

43 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

The Globe & Mail

New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations amid storm and twister warnings

The city moved up its two biggest parades and cut down their routes as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes were expected to strike Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday

3 hours ago·Canada

Read Full Article

WLKY

+15 Reposted by 15 other sources

New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations

Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warning revelers against bringing umbrellas and tents as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana and other parts of the South

9 hours ago·Louisville, United States

Read Full Article

CNN

+3 Reposted by 3 other sources

Triple-threat storm bears down on central and southern US, disrupting Mardi Gras celebrations

More than 55 million people across the central and southern US are at risk of severe weather on Tuesday as a violent storm sweeps across the country, bringing the potential for blizzard conditions, tornadoes and fire weather.

9 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

Read Full Article

KATC

Stormy weather dampens those rolling good times

Happy Mardi Gras Acadiana!It's not the forecast most of us had hoped for on this Mardi Gras day but unfortunately it's the one we got. Showers and storms will move through the area during the late morning through mid afternoon, with some capable of producing severe weather. As the front approaches winds will whip up out of the south sustained around 25-30 mph with gusts exceeding 40 mph at times. This has prompted a High Wind Warning which will …

12 hours ago

Read Full Article

WGNO

Strong wind and storms for Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A strong storm system will be moving across the Mississippi Valley on Tuesday and it will impact Mardi Gras plans through the day. The first issue that will present itself is the potential for strong wind gusts. These winds will be out of the south and well ahead of the cold front. The winds that we will see through much of the day will not be associated with any storms. Currently a high wind warning is in effect from 9AM-9P…

18 hours ago·New Orleans, United States

Read Full Article

The Weather Channel

South: Widespread Severe Threat Early Week - Videos from The Weather Channel

As we move into March, a system will bring a widespread severe threat reaching from the Plains to the East Coast by midweek. Make sure you have your safety plan in place as damaging winds, hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Cities like Dallas, Jackson, Little Rock, New Orleans and Birmingham could all see impacts. Here’s what you need to know. - Videos from The Weather Channel

18 hours ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year