Parishes in Louisiana are on high alert as severe weather is expected on Saturday, including potential 80 mph winds and tornadoes. Sarah Babcock of Jefferson Parish is warning residents to secure loose items in their yards to prevent them from becoming projectiles in the strong winds. Collin Arnold of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is emphasizing the threat of strong winds and lightning, urging people to stay indoors during the storm. Meanwhile, Clint Ory of St. Tammany Parish is advising residents to have a weather plan in place due to the high threat level for severe weather. The main concerns are strong winds, lightning, and potentially hurricane force winds reaching up to 80 mph. Officials are also reminding residents to stay off the roads during the severe weather and to sign up for weather alerts in their respective parishes. Residents are encouraged to download the WWL-TV News app for the latest updates on the severe weather situation.
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