The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several parishes in Louisiana, including Orleans, Jefferson, and Tangipahoa. The watch is expected to remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Saturday. A line of severe storms has already caused power outages to thousands of customers and temporarily suspended the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans and the Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula. Although the Strawberry Fest has since reopened, a second round of storms is expected early Sunday morning. Meteorologist Michelle Morgan warns of strong wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, heavy rain, and hail in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes. The weather service cautions against driving through floodwaters, and residents are urged to report street flooding and life-threatening emergencies to 911. Neutral ground parking is allowed in New Orleans until Sunday at 8 a.m., but do not block intersections, streetcar tracks, sidewalks, or bike paths.