Organizers of the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Orleans say they will decide Thursday whether to change their schedule this weekend. Why it matters: Chances are increasing for a severe storm outbreak Saturday,

Parade organizer Jeff Delatte said Wednesday morning that he is monitoring the weather forecast in coordination with the New Orleans Police Department.

We are deeply grateful for the men and women who serve and protect our community daily,” parade officials said.

Paradegoers will have to wait one more day for the Wearin' of the Green parade in the Baton Rouge area as a storm in the forecast has prompted organizers to delay the celebration until noon Sunday.