New Orleans, Louisiana– Strong storms and 90°+ heat will hammer southeast Louisiana by midday Monday, bringing rain-soaked commutes and potential power disruptions along LA-23.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will build into Gretna between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, followed by gusty winds and a possible thunderstorm into the evening. Highs will reach 91°F with a heat index likely exceeding 100°F. Calm morning winds will shift southeastward at 5 mph by afternoon, increasing mugginess and lightning risks near roadways.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel on local highways during peak storm hours and stay alert for fast-moving cells. Monday night clears out slightly but remains warm and muggy, with a low near 78°F and calm conditions overnight.
By Tuesday, drier skies briefly return, but storms are back by Wednesday afternoon, with up to a 60% chance of rain and another hot high near 92°F. Northwest winds will offer some relief by Wednesday evening, with lows near 78°F.
Thursday and Friday remain unstable, with chances of showers and scattered storms both afternoons, particularly before sunset. Expect continued highs near 89°–90°F, along with humid air and elevated UV levels.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Gretna (July 14–18):
- Monday: High 91°F – Thunderstorms likely 1–4 p.m., calm winds becoming SE 5 mph
- Tuesday: High 93°F – Mostly sunny, low chance of storms, breezy NW winds
- Wednesday: High 92°F – Showers/storms likely after 1 p.m., becoming clear at night
- Thursday: High 89°F – Scattered afternoon storms, north winds 5–8 mph
- Friday: High 90°F – Partly sunny, slight chance of storms, SW wind 5–10 mph
🔔 More storm chances continue into the weekend. Stay weather-aware as updates may follow.
