Jefferson Parish held a press conference Monday morning after announcing parades would not roll Tuesday for severe weather.

Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.

The FOX 8 Weather team is issuing a First Alert for Mardi Gras Day. A strong storm system approaching will bring gusty winds during the day and a severe weather threat in the evening. Gradient winds heading into the system start around noon and are expected to be 30 to 40 miles per hour,