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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
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Mardi Gras Reading Perfect For The Whole Family

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Mardi Gras Books For Kids

Mardi Gras Reading Perfect For The Whole Family
Angelina Vicknair, joined News15 at Noon to share some amazing Mardi Gras books perfect for the whole family. Click here to see the full list. 
 
Carnival season is officially here and what better way to learn about it than to read! This is also a great way to spend some time inside with all the cold weather.
 
Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Parade Inspired by the author's own experience celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans as a child, explores the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holiday. Full of vibrant and festive illustrations, this story reminds readers that winning isn't everything. 
When the Morning Comes Max tells his little brother, Jason, all about what happens in New Orleans on Mardi Gras morning, when the Indians come out in their colorful, feather-and-bead suits. The author is the big chief of the Golden Comanches and shares a fascinating inside look into the rich tradition of New Orleans' Mardi Gras Indians.
 
Randolph Solves the Mardi Gras Mystery It's Randolph's first time at a Mardi Gras parade, and the little coonhound and his best friend, Olivia, are having the time of their lives. Until . . . Oh no! Disaster strikes! Together the pair takes off in search of the only thing that can get the parade back on track. Author Pat Hornsby Crochet is a retired speech and theatre teacher. 
 
12 Days of Mardi Gras Repetition, alliteration, and visual humor abound in this Mardi Gras themed riff on the iconic holiday song, perfect for emerging readers and early counters. As each day of the Mardi Gras season passes, a gift is given.  
 
The Little Bead Tree In New Orleans, a little oak tree asks Grand Oak why it is so small in comparison. The Grand Oak replies that the young one is special and one day everyone will see. As the seasons change and the tree grows, the young tree continues to ask why it isn't as big, or as full of leaves, or strong and study. New Orleans author Erin Rovin wrote this with her 5 year old in mind. 

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