Fort Wayne, IN – A stretch of unseasonably warm fall sunshine will dominate northeast Indiana through the weekend, but a change arrives early next week with a risk of showers and thunderstorms that could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, highs will climb into the upper 80s Saturday and Sunday, nearly 15 degrees above average for early October. Skies remain mostly clear with only light southwest breezes. Outdoor events and fall festivals should have ideal weather conditions.
The pattern shifts Monday night as a cold front edges into the region. The NWS notes a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight, followed by more widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms Tuesday morning. Rain chances increase to 60 percent by late Tuesday, with daytime highs only in the 70s. Motorists along I-69 and U.S. 30 should plan for slower travel and reduced visibility during heavier downpours.
By Wednesday, cooler and drier air sweeps in. Highs settle in the mid-60s with overnight lows dipping into the low 40s—bringing a touch of crisp fall air to Allen, Whitley, and Noble counties. Residents are urged to prepare for the temperature swing: dress in layers for fluctuating conditions, protect late-season gardens from the chill, and allow extra time on the roads during Tuesday’s storms.
The warm, dry weekend provides a final chance for outdoor yard work and harvest activities before unsettled weather and cooler air signal a stronger return to October normalcy.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, IN:
Fri: 87/61 – Sunny, warm; light winds.
Sat: 87/59 – Sunny; southwest breeze in afternoon.
Sun: 86/59 – Sunny, unseasonably warm.
Mon: 86/62 – Sunny; showers possible late night.
Tue: 79/60 – Showers, storms likely AM; cooler by evening.
