Fort Wayne, Ind. – Northern Indiana will stay warm and bone-dry through the weekend, but relief from the stretch of sunshine may finally arrive with rain early next week. Afternoon highs are expected to climb into the mid-80s by Saturday and Sunday, keeping conditions unseasonably warm for early October.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, temperatures will range from the upper 70s to upper 80s during the day, with overnight lows staying comfortable in the mid-50s to low 60s. Skies will remain mostly clear through Sunday, allowing for prime fall activities but also extending drought-like dryness across fields and lawns.
Drivers and residents in South Bend, Fort Wayne, and surrounding communities should prepare for a shift by late Monday into Tuesday when scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop. Rain chances increase to around 50% by early Tuesday, offering a much-needed soaking for the region after several weeks of limited precipitation.
Until then, outdoor plans across northern Indiana remain safe, though residents are encouraged to stay hydrated during the warm afternoons. Farmers and gardeners may welcome the early-week rain, which could briefly slow harvest operations but provide long-term soil benefits.
Weather alerts may be issued if storms develop Monday night into Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Northern Indiana
- Friday: Sunny, high 83–88°, low 56–64°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 84–88°, low 55–61°
- Sunday: Sunny, high 83–87°, low 56–63°
- Monday: Partly sunny with a chance of evening storms, high 80–87°, low 56–63°
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 72–80°
