New Orleans, Louisiana – Storms will roll into southern Louisiana by midday Friday, bringing heavy rain and lightning just in time for afternoon travel. Commuters along US-90 and LA-23 should prepare for slowdowns and isolated flooding through the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, thunderstorms are expected after 1 p.m. Friday, July 25, with rain chances climbing to 80%. Skies remain unsettled through Saturday, when a 90% chance of rain returns by late morning. Gusty winds and brief downpours are possible both days.
Friday’s high will reach 88°F, with southwest winds up to 15 mph. Saturday will be even hotter at 90°F before storms roll through again from 1–4 p.m. The NWS expects new rainfall amounts near an inch, with locally higher totals inside stronger cells.
Expect humid, stormy afternoons through the weekend. If you’re heading outdoors, stay weather-aware and seek shelter if thunder roars. Turn around, don’t drown near water-covered roads. Calm conditions won’t return until late Sunday night.
Looking Ahead: 5-Day Forecast for Gretna, LA
- Friday, July 25: T-storms after 1 p.m., high 88°F. 80% rain chance.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms and heavy rain likely 1–4 p.m., high 90°F. 90% rain chance.
- Sunday: Chance of storms in afternoon, high 92°F. Clearing late.
- Monday: Sunny, hot, and dry. High near 94°F.
- Tuesday: 30% chance of storms late, otherwise sunny. High near 93°F.
⚠️ Summer heat returns by Monday — make hydration and sun safety a priority.
