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Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Jefferson Parish officials discuss 2025 hurricane preparations
GRETNA, La. (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and other officials will hold a hurricane preparedness press conference 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at the Emergency Operations Center. According to parish officials, this is an opportunity for parish leaders to inform the public about preparations they and others have taken, and to encourage residents to prepare as well. Sheng said it was important to for individual families to make preparations for their individual circumstances. Sheng said Jefferson Parish prepares all year for hurricane season. Sheng said they have reviewed and updated emergency plans and have The NOAA is predicting above normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin. You can watch the conference live at increased to $50k per remaining 2 fugitives still on the run Jefferson Parish officials discuss 2025 hurricane preparations U.S. warns Americans not to travel to Venezuela citing risks of torture, kidnapping Trump's Qatar jet deal not finalized even as Pentagon has taken possession Morehouse Parish investigator to not face charges in fatal 2024 officer-involved shooting Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Straight line winds cause power outage, school closures in Marrero
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The National Weather Service has confirmed the wind damage experienced in Marrero on Wednesday, May 7, was a result of straight line winds and not tornado activity. Despite warnings earlier this week about the storm headed our way, residents in the Marrero area and even parish leaders say they were shocked by how strong they were. Power outage report as severe weather crosses Southeast Louisiana 'These events never used to happen to us, where we would just, you know, have a tornado outside of a hurricane. We just had it two weeks in a row. I'm not saying this is a tornado, but these kinds of large-scale wind events more frequently, and that's a little bit frightening,' said Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng. 'It's strange to see all the power lines down,' said Jefferson Parish resident Ernest Williams. Williams lives near West Jefferson Medical Center, and like many in the area, he says it does appear that the West Bank has been getting hit hard lately. 'That's scary, you know, because normally we don't get that. You know, everybody else did it. Belle Terre had it the other day. Now, it's over here on this side. It's just weird,' said Williams. Multiple 18-wheeler cabs catch fire in Kenner A few schools, like Immaculate Conception, dismissed students early after the power went out. Entergy Louisiana is working to get everything back online, hopefully by midnight. 'I imagine, going to take a little while to restore a good bit of those people because of what we see here. I mean, when poles are down and snap like this, it's going to take a lot to get them back up and get them re-energized,' said Jefferson Parish Councilman Scott Walker. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- General
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‘Once-in-a-lifetime', Krewe of Argus to parade with St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish's Krewe of Argus will roll! Parish officials announced on Wednesday, March 5, the day after Mardi Gras, that parade will now roll with the St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson on March 16. 'I'm so excited to have been able to work with the Krewe of Argus to reschedule their big day. This unique situation will allow us to bring together two of Jefferson Parish's most historic traditions. The union of Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day will be on full display on Metairie Road,' said Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng. 'I want to thank the Jefferson Parish Council for their support, especially District 5 Councilman Hans Liljeberg.' Mardi Gras Magic: Here's the highlights of Carnival in New Orleans Argus' original roll date was March 4 but due to the anticipation of inclement weather that brought with it nearly 40 mph winds, Jefferson Parish officials canceled stating that the winds posed a threat to the floats and riders. 'On behalf of our entire Krewe, we thank Jefferson Parish for making this happen! Our Krewe will be thrilled with this new experience,' said Argus Co-Captain Lawrence Chehardy. Jefferson Parish Councilman Hans Liljeberg says the council can't wait to have two 'cherished' Jefferson Parish parades together. 'We are humbled by the outpouring of support that we have received,' said Argus Co-Captain Rob DeViney. Krewe of Rex changes parade ending location The 3.6-mile route will begin at 41st Street and Severn Avenue and proceed south on Severn before turning left on Metairie Road. Parish officials sais this is a 'once-in-a-lifetime, historic event where Mardi Gras meets St. Patrick's Day on Metairie Road.'Jeffries defends conduct of 'majority' of Democrats during Trump speech Michigan brothers missing since 2010 declared dead at mom's request 'Miniscule' gas leak at Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home not a factor in their deaths, investigators say Watch: Fishermen rush to save 900-pound dolphin that landed on their boat Rep. Sylvester Turner, freshman Democrat, dies at 70 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Thunderstorms and strong winds hit New Orleans' Mardi Gras plans as severe weather affects millions
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be canceled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds and the threat of tornadoes Tuesday. Parades have already been scheduled to take place earlier than planned and some events have been canceled in the Big Easy as thunderstorms will roll through the city, bringing damaging winds over 60 mph and possibly small hail, the National Weather Service office in New Orleans forecasts. Tornadoes could reach a rating of EF-2, with winds of between 111 and 135 mph. The severe weather is expected to hit in the afternoon into evening, moving west to east. A high wind warning covers southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi — including Baton Rouge, Jefferson Parish and New Orleans — from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT, according to the weather service. It comes as millions of tourists and locals bedecked in beads, costumes, and purple, yellow and green have flocked to the party city to revel in raucous Fat Tuesday festivities including iconic parades, music and food. The weather service warned that Mardi Gras floats and high-profile vehicles 'could become unstable at times.' Damaging wind could blow down trees and power lines, making isolated power outages possible in the area. 'If the National Weather forecast turns from a watch for severe wind to a warning, I will cancel the parades at that point, no matter what point that is,' New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick warned in a news conference. Two of the biggest parades — the Zulu and the Rex — will start earlier than normal and on on shorter routes because of the weather. Meanwhile, all carnival parades in Jefferson Parish were canceled because of high wind concerns. 'Due to the forecasted high winds and potential threat to public safety, we have made the difficult decision to cancel parades on Mardi Gras Day. This is disappointing but our top priority is ensuring the well-being of everyone in our community, and we must always prioritize safety above all else,' Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said. But the change of plans won't stop revelers. 'We from New Orleans, so we out here anyways, it don't even matter. Rain or shine, we're outside,' a participant told NBC's Jesse Kirsch in New Orleans. Much of the country is under alerts due to a major March storm that will bring snow to the central Plains to the Northeast through tomorrow, rain from the Midwest to the Eastern Seaboard, fire threat and fierce winds. This morning, there was ground stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, that later turned into a ground delay. A line of thunderstorms will cross Texas into Louisiana today. More than 350,000 energy customers were without power Tuesday morning across central Texas because of storms, according to To the north, 16 million people are under winter weather alerts from Marquette, Michigan, to Aspen, Colorado. Meanwhile, there are wind alerts for 85 million including New Orleans. The alert stretches from Roswell, Arizona, to Dothan, Alabama, to the east, and north up to Davenport, Iowa. Fire alerts are also in place for much of Texas into Arizona, and 27 million are under severe weather threat from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Pensacola, Florida, for tornadoes. Dust storms created nearly zero-visibility conditions in parts of New Mexico and west Texas on Monday. There, a high wind warning is in place through the evening. The weather service in Midland and Odessa warned that widespread potentially damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected, and 'winds and blowing dust may be dangerous to drivers.' On Tuesday, snow and wind will hit the Plains and the Midwest, coupled with a tornado threat from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, with wind gusts over 75 mph likely, a few strong tornadoes possible and damaging hail up to 1 inch or larger, NBC's Al Roker forecast. Come Wednesday, the storm will sweep into the East Coast, creating severe risk from Florida to Pennsylvania, and heavy snow to parts of the Midwest. This article was originally published on
NBC News
04-03-2025
- Climate
- NBC News
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. Parades have already been scheduled to taken place earlier than planned and some events have been cancelled in the Big Easy as thunderstorms will roll through the city, bringing damaging winds over 60 mph and possible small hail, the National Weather Service office in New Orleans forecasts. Tornadoes could reach a rating of EF-2, with winds of between 111 and 135 mph. The severe weather is expected to hit in the afternoon into evening, moving west to east. A high wind warning covers southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi — including Baton Rogue, Jefferson Parish, and New Orleans — from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT, according to the National Weather Service. It comes as millions of tourists and locals bedecked in beads, costumes, and purple, yellow and green have flocked to the party city to revel in raucous Fat Tuesday festivities including iconic parades, music and food. The weather service warned that Mardi Gras floats and high profile vehicles 'could become unstable at times.' Damaging wind could blow down trees and power lines, making isolated power outages possible in the area. 'If the National Weather forecast turns from a watch for severe wind to a warning, I will cancel the parades at that point, no matter what point that is,' New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick warned in a news conference. Two of the biggest parades — the Zulu and Rex — will start earlier than normal and on on shorter routes due to the weather. Meanwhile, all Carnival parades in Jefferson Parish were cancelled due to high wind concerns. 'Due to the forecasted high winds and potential threat to public safety, we have made the difficult decision to cancel parades on Mardi Gras Day. This is disappointing but our top priority is ensuring the well-being of everyone in our community, and we must always prioritize safety above all else,' Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said. But the change of plans won't stop revelers. 'We from New Orleans so we out here anyways, it don't even matter. Rain or shine, we're outside,' a participant told NBC's Jesse Kirsch in New Orleans. Much of the country is under alerts due to a major March storm that will bring snow to the Central Plains to Northeast through tomorrow, rain from the Midwest to eastern seaboard, fire threat and fierce winds. This morning, there was ground stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, that later turned into a ground delay. A line of thunderstorms will cross Texas into Louisiana today. More than 350,000 energy customers were without power Tuesday morning across central Texas due to storms, according to To the north, 16 million people are under winter weather alerts from Marquette, Michigan, to Aspen, Colorado. Meanwhile, there are wind alerts for 85 million including New Orleans. The alert stretches from Roswell, Arizona, to Dothan, Alabama, to the east, and north up to Davenport, Iowa. Fire alerts are also in place for much of Texas into Arizona, and 27 million are under severe weather threat from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Pensacola, Florida, for tornadoes. Dust storms created nearly zero-visibility conditions in parts of New Mexico and west Texas on Monday. There, a high wind warning is in place through the evening. The National Weather Service in Midland and Odessa warned that widespread potentially damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected, and 'winds and blowing dust may be dangerous to drivers.' On Tuesday, snow and wind will hit the Plains and Midwest, coupled with a tornado threat from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, with wind gusts over 75 mph likely, a few strong tornadoes possible and damaging hail up to 1 inch or larger, NBC's Al Roker forecast. Come Wednesday, the storm will sweep into the East Coast, creating severe risk from Florida to Pennsylvania, and heavy snow to parts of the Midwest.
