Fort Wayne, Indiana – Damaging winds and large hail could hit northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio this afternoon as a line of storms develops along a cold front, with the greatest risk expected between noon and 7 p.m. EDT Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a marginal to slight risk (levels 1 and 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms stretches across much of the region. Areas along and south of U.S. Route 24—including Fort Wayne, Logansport, and Lima—are in the higher risk zone, where an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
The strongest storms may bring wind gusts exceeding 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. Scattered power outages and difficult travel conditions are possible, particularly on highways such as I-69 and US-30. Morning convection could bring lighter showers and brief gusts to northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan before the main threat develops.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, charge electronic devices, and avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm hours. School officials and commuters should monitor local alerts, especially if storms intensify near dismissal times.
Storm coverage remains uncertain, but warnings could be issued quickly this afternoon. Additional chances for rain continue Wednesday and Thursday.
