Fort Wayne, Indiana – Thunderstorms and strong wind gusts will target Fort Wayne this weekend, with travel and outdoor plans likely affected through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms to Allen County, beginning Saturday morning and continuing into early Monday. Wind gusts may reach 40 mph on Saturday, with a risk of localized ponding on roads such as I-69 and US-24. Rain totals between a quarter and half an inch are expected by Sunday evening.
Saturday starts wet, with thunderstorms likely before 8 a.m., followed by intermittent showers through the day and another thunderstorm chance after 5 p.m. Temperatures will peak near 63°F with winds shifting from the northwest to northeast by nightfall. Sunday brings a slight reprieve, but more rain is expected by night. The chance of rain increases to 60% by Sunday night with a thunderstorm likely after 2 a.m.
Monday will stay rainy early before skies gradually clear. Expect a high near 68°F and continued gusts. Tuesday cools down slightly, with lows in the 40s and clear skies returning by daybreak.
5-Day Fort Wayne Spring Forecast:
- Saturday: Thunderstorms early, then showers; breezy. High: 63°F
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, late showers likely. High: 59°F
- Monday: Morning rain, clearing later. High: 68°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler. High: 67°F
- Wednesday: Isolated showers, otherwise mild. High: 76°F
