NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Causeway Bridge has reopened as severer weather makes its way across Southeast Louisiana on Monday, March 31. Officers with the Causeway Police Department posted to X (Twitter), said the closure was due to thunderstorms, high winds, crosswinds and poor visibility. As of 8:40 a.m. the bridge has reopened. Tracking severe thunderstorms Monday morning WGNO meteorologists are currently tracking a line of storms quickly moving across the area bringing with it the potential damaging winds. Other parts of the state have been placed under tornado warning. Officials with NOLA Ready is allowing neutral ground parking until 6 p.m. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Volunteer coach at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy charged with underage sex with student Causeway bridge reopens, additional updates as severe weather crosses Louisiana Impairment suspected in Marrero fatale motorcycle crash: LSP 'Egg beaters,' 'Bob Evans' liquid eggs recalled; may contain cleaning solution: USDA White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson ...read more read less