Gretna, Louisiana – Thunderstorms are set to rumble into southeast Louisiana Tuesday afternoon, bringing wet roads, sweltering heat, and the threat of lightning.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, with high temperatures reaching 92°F. Winds will shift out of the northwest at 5 mph, adding little relief to the summer heat. Drivers on I-10 and local routes near Gretna should expect slower travel times due to reduced visibility and ponding on roads.
While Tuesday morning may start off dry, residents should prepare for quickly changing conditions by early afternoon. Keep phones charged and avoid outdoor work between 1 and 6 p.m., when lightning and localized flooding become more likely. Rain chances continue into Wednesday, with another round of thunderstorms and showers likely after midnight.
Extended Five-Day Forecast for Gretna, Louisiana (July 15–20):
- Tuesday: Sunny early, storms likely after 1 PM. High near 92°F.
- Wednesday: More storms expected, especially after 1 PM. High near 93°F.
- Thursday: Strongest storm chances this week. Rainfall likely after midnight. High around 88°F.
- Friday: Showers taper slightly, still possible after 1 PM. High near 86°F.
- Saturday [WEEKEND]: Summer sunshine returns with a chance of afternoon storms. High near 89°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, isolated storms possible. High climbs to 91°F.
More rain and storm activity may return early next week, so keep an eye on updated alerts throughout the weekend.
