South Bend, Ind. – Strong to severe storms could impact much of northern Indiana between noon and 7 p.m. Saturday, bringing damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and a threat for localized flooding.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a slight risk for severe storms will develop Saturday afternoon as warm, humid air combines with unstable conditions. The greatest threats include wind damage and torrential rain, though small hail and even an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Cities including South Bend, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and Goshen lie within the risk zone. US-30 and I-69 could see rapid water buildup during peak travel hours. Residents are urged to avoid low-lying areas, monitor alerts, and secure outdoor items ahead of the storms.
Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to near 90, with heat indices peaking in the low to mid-90s during the afternoon. The combination of high heat and storms may stress power grids and trigger brief outages.
Conditions should calm by evening, but storm clean-up may extend into Sunday. Additional alerts are possible as the system evolves.
