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Today in 3 Miles NNW Gretna, Louisiana, we've got quite the mixed bag coming your way. Expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly after 11 am. The sun will be shining bright with a high near 91, but hold on tight as the heat index values could reach up to a scorching 105. Winds will start off calm but may pick up to around 5 miles per hour in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to half an inch, so keep that umbrella handy.

Tonight, that 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers before 9 pm, then it should clear up to be mostly clear with a low around 78. Winds will shift from north to calm, with new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, with chances of higher amounts in thunderstorms.

As we head into the weekend, Saturday brings showers and thunderstorms likely, particularly after 1 pm. The sun will still shine bright with a high near 93, and brace yourself for heat index values as high as 107. Winds will be calm early, then become south around 5 miles per hour. Sunday looks pretty similar with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 pm. Highs will be around 93 with a mix of sun and clouds.

So, folks, stay prepared and keep an eye out for those thunderstorms as we head into the new week. For more detailed forecasts and updates, be sure to check out the National Weather Service's website.

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