SUMMARY: Jefferson Parish officials have canceled Fat Tuesday parades, including those of the Krewe of Argus and the Krewe of Jeffersonians, due to severe weather concerns, specifically high winds. This decision resulted in decent crowds in Metairie for other celebrations, as families enjoyed the evening, trying to catch throws before the cancellations. Argus leaders are optimistic about rescheduling their parade later this month. Residents expressed disappointment over the cancellations but remain hopeful for future celebrations. With the parades off, some families may choose to stay home, depending on the weather. Lily Cummings reports from Metairie.

Jefferson Parish called off their Mardi Gras parades due to weather.

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SUMMARY: The Louisiana Living Veterans Golf Tournament, organized by the nonprofit “Walk In My Boots,” is set for May 16th at Frenchman’s Bend, north of Monroe. The event will feature a four-man scramble with 80 golfers and food for both participants and the public. Veterans can be honored or memorialized with $30 yard signs displaying their service information. Volunteers, sponsors, and golfers are encouraged to register through the event’s website or Tim Sherman’s contact details. The nonprofit aims to encourage veterans to share their stories, especially for younger generations, fostering education and remembrance of military service.

Louisiana Living: Veterans Golf Tournament

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward reports scattered showers this morning, mainly south of the I-20 Corridor, with lingering rain near Ruston and Shreveport. Expect rain to persist through the morning, clearing by the afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-60s. Tonight, expect mild temperatures in the mid-50s. Tomorrow, a warm front and cold front will bring strong winds and possible severe weather, including hail and an isolated tornado threat. The storm will likely intensify between lunchtime and early evening. Flash flooding is less of a concern, but heavy rain could cause travel issues. Expect clearing by Wednesday, with temperatures fluctuating through the week.

Tracking scattered showers this morning so grab the umbrella as you head out. Showers will linger through lunchtime before exiting during the early afternoon hours. Clouds will linger overnight as winds pick up out of the south. Low pressure will track across the area where a warm front will swing through quickly allowing for plenty of warm moist air to flow up from the gulf. As the cold front approaches, a line of strong t-storms is expected to develop. High winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible along and just ahead of the line. By sunset, most of the storms will be exiting along the Mississippi River. Skies will clear on Wednesday with a brief cool down.

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