Gretna, LA – Fall weather in Louisiana is taking a sharp turn by Friday, October 3, with storm chances building into the weekend. Residents in Jefferson Parish, New Orleans, and surrounding areas should prepare for changing skies and potential travel delays.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are possible beginning Friday afternoon, with rain chances peaking at 50% by Saturday. Gusty winds and lightning could impact outdoor activities, including early Halloween decorating plans. Travelers using I-10 and nearby highways should remain alert for slick roads.
Today’s forecast calls for sunshine with a high near 89 degrees. Thursday remains mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid-80s, but isolated thunderstorms could form after 1 p.m. Conditions will shift Friday as clouds increase and rain becomes more likely across the region.
The five-day outlook shows a classic early-October pattern:
- Thursday, Oct. 2 – Sunny, high near 85. 40% chance of afternoon storms.
- Friday, Oct. 3 – Slight storm chance early, increasing to 30%. High near 81.
- Saturday, Oct. 4 – 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 82.
- Sunday, Oct. 5 – Partly sunny with 30% storm chance. High near 82.
- Monday, Oct. 6 – Mostly sunny, isolated showers. High near 84.
Residents should secure outdoor Halloween displays, check weekend event schedules, and monitor forecasts for updated alerts.
