Fort Wayne, IN – Indiana residents can expect a wet and stormy start to their weekend as showers and thunderstorms move across the state. The National Weather Service has issued an alert for Northwest Indiana, Southwest Lower Michigan, and parts of Northeast Illinois, with locally heavy rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph likely through early morning. An overall weakening trend is expected, with conditions calming by 5 a.m. CDT.
According to the National Weather Service, the showers and storms will shift eastward this morning, with clouds gradually breaking up by the afternoon. However, the threat of scattered storms will persist throughout the day and into the weekend. Friday’s high temperatures are expected to range between 81-86°F, with a 30-60% chance of thunderstorms. The pattern continues into Saturday, with highs slightly cooler at 76-80°F, and a higher storm probability of 50-80%.
As the weekend progresses, Sunday will see a continuation of this stormy trend, though by evening, a drier and cooler pattern is expected to set in. Temperatures on Sunday will range between 75-78°F, with a 30-60% chance of lingering showers. The forecast for next week looks more promising, with clearer skies and cooler temperatures on the horizon, offering relief from the stormy weekend.
