Mardi Gras celebrations are about to get underway, but severe weather and high winds could lead to issues in New Orleans and surrounding communities celebrating on Fat Tuesday. FOX Weather Meteorologists Craig Herrera and Kendall Smith break down the latest forecast.

Jefferson Parish parades will not roll on Fat Tuesday because of expected severe weather, an official with the Krewe of Argus said. J. Garrison Jordan, this year's King of Argus, said Sunday night that he had been told that Jefferson Parish officials cancelled the parade Tuesday because of the expected inclement weather and strong winds,

With high winds in the forecast on Fat Tuesday, the city of New Orleans is reportedly modifying its Mardi Gras parade schedule. Start times for the parades of Zulu and Rex are being moved up to beat the arrival of the windy weather.