Rain Could Disrupt Your Mardi Gras Fun This Weekend

(KMDL-FM) The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Lake Charles is offering Mardi Gras revelers in southern Louisiana and across the entire state, for that matter, a heads-up for potential storms this weekend. There does appear to be an outside threat that there could be some severe storms in the state as well.

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Not that we're ever big fans of storms on Saturday when so many of us have outdoor plans, but this Saturday, a round of rainfall would put a damper on many communities' Mardi Gras celebrations as Louisiana ramps up into the final weekend before Fat Tuesday.

A weak disturbance is currently moving across the state this morning. That is the reason for the slight chances of showers that we see in the official forecast for South Louisiana. National Weather Service Radar was indicating very light sprinkles across much of southern Louisiana and southeastern Texas during the early morning hours of Wednesday.

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What Are The Rain Chances for South Louisiana This Weekend?

Forecasters say that a slight risk of rain will remain in the area through Friday, but by the time Saturday rolls around, there will be significant changes in the forecast. Namely, the threat of rain and thunderstorms will increase dramatically.

As the forecast projections stand now, it looks as if Saturday during the day will be better than Saturday during the late evening and nighttime hours. Two of the reliable forecast models are not in agreement on whether the heavier showers begin on Saturday afternoon or whether they hold off until Saturday night. Regardless, it does look as if Saturday will bring storms to the area.

Is Severe Weather Forecast for South Louisiana This Weekend?

As of now, the Storm Prediction Center has not published a severe storm threat for the region, but looking at models and other indicators, it would not be surprising if at least a marginal threat for severe weather was included in the forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening. With that threat exiting the state on Sunday.

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If you are attending events this weekend, the National Weather Service has made these pinpoint and hourly updated forecasts available for your specific location. Just find your event and click the included links to see an up-to-the-minute look and hour by hour breakdown for your event.

If you'd like to get a pinpoint and hour-by-hour update for a particular event that you are planning on attending, simply click the links for the forecasts. They are updated in real time by the National Weather Service. 

Mardi Gras Events for Friday, February 13, 2026:

Oak Park Elementary Mardi Gras Parade -  12:30 PM at Oak Park Elementary on 18th Street in Lake Charles,  Click for Event Forecast

Merchants’ Parade -  7:00 PM Downtown Lake Charles Click for Event Forecast

Classic Cars and Cheerleaders Parade - Alexandria, LA - Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Allons - Lafayette, LA, 6:30 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Adonis - Morgan City.  7 pm Click for Event Forecast

Chicken Toss - Beaumont, TX - 5:00 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Golf Cart/ATV, Jeepers Parade - Beaumont, TX - 7:30 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Exxon Mobil Krewe of Krewes Parade - Beaumont, TX 8:00 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette - Cajun Field, Lafayette, LA - 12:00 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - 6:00 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras Events for Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine's Day)

DeRidder Mardi Gras - 9 a.m. at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds. Click for Event Forecast

Children's Mardi Gras Stroll -  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Lake Charles.  Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Barkus Parade -  1:00 PM Lake Charles . Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Omega Parade -  2:00 PM Lake Charles.  Click for Event Forecast

World Famous Gumbo Cook-off: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheatre.  Click for Event Forecast

Mardi Gras Lighted Boat Parade - after the Gumbo Cook-Off, Lake Charles, Click for Event Forecast

Children's Parade - Alexandria, LA - Click for Event Forecast

Children's Parade - Lafayette, LA - starts at 12:30 pm.  Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Bonaparte Parade - 6:30 pm in Lafayette Click for Event Forecast

Baldwin Mardi Gras Parade. Baldwin.  1 pm Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Dionysius Parade, Berwick, 2 pm Click for Event Forecast

Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade -  11 am. Click for Event Forecast

Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras - Landon Pitre Memorial Park  7:00 AM -6:00 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Eunice Lil' Mardi Gras - The Mardi Gras run begins at 9 am.  1:15 pm for the chicken chase. Children's Parade 3 pm. Click for Event Forecast

Cankton Courir de Mardi Gras - Cankton, LA - 7:00 AM - Click for Event Forecast

Elton Courir de Mardi Gras - Elton, LA - 8:00 AM - Click for Event Forecast

Jennings Parade and Run - Jennings, LA - 8:00 AM - Click for Event Forecast

Children's Courir De Mardi Gras (Run) - Church Point, LA - 10:00 AM - Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - 10:00 AM - Click for Event Forecast

Rayne Mardi Gras Parade & Gumbo - Rayne, LA - 2:00 PM - Click for event Forecast

Mardi Gras Events for Sunday, February 15, 2026

Mardi Gras Children's Day Parade -  3:30 PM Lake Charles  Click for Event Forecast

Krewes Parade - Alexandria, LA - Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Galatea Parade. Morgan City. 2 pm Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Nike, Morgan City  2:30 pm Click for Event Forecast

Krewe of Hannibal will follow Krewe of Nike Parade; 2:45 pm Click for Event Forecast

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade from 1 pm to 4 PM. Jeanerette, LA - Click for Event Forecast

Cajun Mardi Gras Festival - Eunice, LA - 10:00 AM - Click for Event Forecast

Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette - Cajun Field, Lafayette, LA - 5:00 PM - Click for Event Forecast

Courir De Mardi Gras (Run) - Church Point, LA - 10:00 AM - Click for Event Forecast

As you can see, there are more than a few events that could be affected by adverse weather conditions. Right now, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night appear to be the times when the worst of the weather will roll through. Of course, that forecast is subject to change, and a difference of just a few hours could certainly affect your plans.

Do check back with us for the latest forecasts as we move into a very busy Mardi Gras Weekend.