Northern Indiana is set for a transition in weather this week as scattered thunderstorms move through early, before sunshine and late-summer warmth dominate the days ahead. According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, storm chances remain elevated through Tuesday before easing considerably midweek.
Storms to Start the Week
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to linger Monday night into Tuesday, with rain chances at 50 to 60 percent. The most active period will be Tuesday afternoon, when localized downpours, gusty winds, and lightning could affect key cities including South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Elkhart.
These storms could impact travel, particularly during the evening commute on Tuesday. Motorists are advised to watch for slick roads and reduced visibility. Outdoor events may also face delays or interruptions until conditions improve.
Diminishing Rain by Wednesday
By Wednesday, storm coverage decreases significantly. Only eastern counties near the Ohio border are likely to see a small chance—around 15 percent—of lingering showers. For most of northern Indiana, skies will begin to clear as drier air filters in.
Sunshine Returns Thursday Through Saturday
A stretch of calmer weather is expected to carry through the end of the week. From Thursday into Saturday, mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures will set in, with highs ranging from the low to upper 80s. While northwest Ohio may see a slight chance of storms early in the weekend, Indiana will remain largely dry and warm.
This pattern will provide favorable conditions for outdoor activities, travel, and late-summer events, offering a welcome reprieve from the unsettled start to the week.
Extended Outlook
Forecasters expect warm and dry conditions to hold into next weekend, though they caution that new advisories may be issued if storm chances rise again. For now, residents can look forward to a stretch of seasonable, pleasant weather once the midweek system passes.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms, highs 81–86, lows 64–68
- Wednesday: Isolated showers east, highs 81–84, lows 59–64
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs 83–86, lows 58–62
- Friday: Sunny, highs 84–88, lows 61–64
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance in NW Ohio, highs 80–85
