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.
Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.