Fort Wayne, Indiana – Showers and storms are set to sweep across northern Indiana by Wednesday afternoon, bringing a marginal risk of severe weather and a sharp change from recent heat. Damaging winds, torrential downpours, and pockets of localized flooding could disrupt travel and daily routines, especially into Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
According to the National Weather Service Northern Indiana, the strongest storms are expected to develop late Wednesday as a cold front pushes through. The greatest impacts will be felt from South Bend to Fort Wayne, with storm chances peaking between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. CDT. Rain and storms may persist into Thursday, particularly along and south of the US 24 corridor, as the front slowly exits the region.
City emergency management teams urge residents to avoid non-essential travel during high rainfall periods, monitor weather alerts, and prepare for possible power outages. Main roads—including I-69, US 30, and local routes near Elkhart, Goshen, and Logansport—may become hazardous with water ponding and reduced visibility.
For those hoping for relief from the recent heat, temperatures will drop sharply after the storms, with highs only in the low 70s and lows in the 50s to start August. Stay tuned for updates, as more advisories may be issued if storms intensify or flooding becomes widespread.
