In New Orleans, many churches offer Ash Wednesday services as well as drive-thru ashes for those wishing to receive a blessing ahead of their work day.

There is a Wind Advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Gusts could get up to 35 mph. Highs will be slightly cooler, only reaching the low to mid 60s. Lows tonight will fall to the 30s and 40s.

After thunderstorms, severe gusts of wind and some tornadoes led to abbreviated Mardi Gas celebrations in southeast Louisiana, strong winds are lingering going into Ash Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

Highs in the mid 60s this afternoon after yesterday’s cold front brought in stormy weather on Mardi Gras Day. Winds still remain breezy throughout the afternoon. A massive wind advisory is issued across the central and eastern U.

A line of severe storms will move through Tuesday night and usher in cooler weather for Ash Wednesday and Thursday

Winds will be breezy on Wednesday but not near as strong as what we saw today. Look for speeds in the 15-20 range with gusts in the mid 20s at times. Daytime temperatures will be cooler and top out in the mid to upper 60s.

Molly Qerim can rock a bad girl look or a good girl fit — it doesn’t matter she will slay them all. For Ash Wednesday, Qerim went with a wholesome look for the win. The ESPN First Take co-host has been on fire lately with her outfits,

Coastal Flood Advisory: Eastern Orleans, Lower Jefferson Parish, Lower Lafourche Parish, Lower Plaquemines Parish, Lower St. Bernard Parish, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne Parish, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Hancock County, …

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter. While one of the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations is in New Orleans, the holiday is celebrated across the globe, from North America, to South America, Europe and Asia.