South Bend, Ind. – June kicks off with a stretch of hot, dry weather across northern Indiana, but the calm won’t last past midweek. High temperatures in the mid-80s to low 90s on Tuesday will mark the region’s hottest day of the week before showers and thunderstorms move in late Tuesday into Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a surge of moisture will reach northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan after sunset Tuesday, bringing a 20–30% chance of rain overnight. By Wednesday, that risk jumps to 60–80% as storms become more widespread across the area, potentially disrupting commutes and outdoor plans.
Cities like Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Valparaiso can expect hazy skies Monday due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke. On Tuesday, prepare for heat-sensitive activities with highs pushing into the low 90s and elevated humidity. By Wednesday, lightning and brief heavy downpours may lead to localized travel delays, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
Residents should monitor weather updates closely and consider rescheduling outdoor events. Rain and storm chances remain highest through Wednesday evening, with clearing possible late week.
🔹 Five-Day Forecast for Northern Indiana:
- Monday: Sunny and warm, 78–84°F. Hazy skies possible from wildfire smoke.
- Tuesday: Hot, 86–91°F. 20–30% chance of evening showers in NW Indiana.
- Wednesday: Showers/storms likely, 78–88°F. Rain chance 60–80% area-wide.
