Bill Snyder and Senior Meteorologist Wesley Williams put their Mardi Gras knowledge to the test.

Forecasters warn of intense storms that could unleash damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, twisters, damaging winds and large hail are possible as a strong system moves into Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Second Liners co-chair Pinkey Lewis says the parade began with Bettye Pollard, the club’s founder, envisioning extending a taste of the Krewe of Zulu from Louisiana to Mississippi. The parade has done just that – now rolling with more than 70 units.

Small town, big beach,” great parade. Although brief, it was mighty. The 46th annual Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade kicked off Fat Tuesday in Baldwin County. Mardi Gras Boot Camp 2025: News 5’s Simone Eli puts Fat Tuesday rookies to the test Folks from Kentucky,

A major cross-country storm is moving east, bringing thunderstorms to the South from Texas to New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day before heading to the East Coast on Wednesday.

Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana and other parts of the South.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as costumed revelers celebrate Mardi Gras with huge parades and partying in the streets of New Orleans and other cities in the region.