NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as costumed revelers celebrate Mardi Gras with huge parades and partying in the streets of New Orleans and other cities in the region.

Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana.

A powerful and sprawling storm is moving across the country and spawning severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force wind gusts that are knocking out power and causing damage Tuesday morning.

The New Orleans pop-up N8tive Grub is built around fry bread. They pop-up regularly at local breweries including Parleaux Beer Lab, Oak Street Brewery and Skeeta Hawk Brewing.