Gretna, LA – Stormy weather is set to impact Louisiana on Saturday, bringing morning thunderstorms and patchy fog before skies clear for a drier Sunday. Residents should prepare for wet conditions before temperatures rise and calmer spring weather takes hold next week.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will develop in Gretna before 10 a.m. Saturday, with patchy fog lingering early. Winds will be light but variable, shifting southeast in the morning. Rain chances are at 80%, making for a wet start to the weekend. By nightfall, rain tapers off, and clouds will clear, with lows dropping to 63°F.
Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time, meaning clocks spring forward an hour. Weather conditions improve, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 69°F. Winds will shift northwest at 10-15 mph, bringing a refreshing change from Saturday’s storms.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday will see plenty of sunshine, with highs in the upper 60s and 70s. Nights remain cool, dropping into the upper 40s. A slight chance of rain returns by Wednesday night, but overall, the forecast points to a warmer spring pattern.
For those traveling or planning outdoor activities, Saturday’s storms may cause brief delays, but improving conditions Sunday and beyond offer a pleasant start to the new season.
