On Tuesday, there's a nearly 30% chance of heavy rain and strong winds across Southwest and Central Louisiana that could delay Mardi Gras parades.

Strong storms are headed to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. The question is when will they arrive. The updated National Weather Service forecast reveals the timing.

Frigid weather continues for Southwest Louisiana this week as an encroaching blast of bitterly cold air moves into the region. The National Weather Service Lake Charles office said the rain is over — for now — but the region will continue to deal with very cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills,