Gretna, Louisiana – Storms are set to return just in time for the weekend across southern Louisiana, with Gretna facing a wet and stormy stretch beginning Friday afternoon. With highs near 90°F and humid conditions continuing, local residents should brace for thunderstorms that could disrupt travel and outdoor plans along US-90 and area roadways.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, storms are likely by 1 a.m. Friday, followed by additional rounds each evening through Sunday night. Calm winds will shift slightly but won’t do much to push moisture out of the region. Rain chances peak again Saturday night with a 70% chance of storms, potentially impacting evening events and travel.
Residents in Gretna and surrounding Jefferson Parish should monitor forecasts closely. If traveling, avoid flooded roads and use caution during lightning and heavy rainfall. Keep phones charged, secure outdoor items, and consider flexible weekend plans.
Heat continues to linger through July 1, with daily highs in the low 90s. Though not record-setting, the combination of temperature and humidity will make conditions uncomfortable, especially during storm breaks.
Expect unsettled conditions into early next week, with more organized storm chances Monday afternoon and again Tuesday night.
📅 Five-Day Forecast for Gretna, LA (June 27 – July 1):
- Friday: T-storms likely by 1 a.m. | High: 90°F | Calm wind becoming east
- Saturday: Slight chance daytime storms; 70% chance at night | High: 91°F
- Sunday: T-storms likely in afternoon/evening | High: 91°F | Low: 77°F
- Monday: Showers and storms after 1 p.m. | High: 89°F
- Tuesday: Chance of storms at night | High: 90°F | Breezy from northwest
