Updates on Intense Weather in the Southern U.S. and Mardi Gras Festivities

CBS News and Weather Update

Severe weather alerts have been issued across the southern United States, with multiple states on high alert for potential tornado outbreaks. The unpredictable weather patterns are also affecting the ongoing Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. Reporting from Louisiana, Kati Weis of CBS News provides insight into the situation, while meteorologist Jessica Burch delivers the latest forecast details.

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