Mardi Gras has its own pace and rhythm. But with a severe weather threat looming, Mobile showed it’s possible to put a whole Fat Tuesday on fast-forward. Word of adjustments came early from the Mobile Police Department: The day’s first parade,

We are WEATHER ALERT on this Fat Tuesday as there is a threat for strong to severe storms along a line of thunderstorms. This line will move through the area starting between 5 and 7 p.m. and exit closer to 2-3 a.

A powerful storm system will bring heavy thunderstorms, gusty winds, and the threat for severe weather, and it's already impacting areawide Fat Tuesday festivities. In fact, a High Wind Warning