Fort Wayne, IN – Residents in northern Indiana should prepare for an active weather pattern this week, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected to move through the region starting Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday night. The primary concerns are heavy rainfall and the potential for some storms to become severe.
According to the National Weather Service Northern Indiana, the threat for unsettled weather begins Tuesday afternoon. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is slated for the area after 2 p.m. The potential for severe weather increases on Wednesday, which could bring impactful conditions for commuters and those with outdoor plans.
The most significant activity is anticipated on Wednesday when showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially after 2 p.m. Some of these storms could be severe, and new rainfall amounts may reach between a quarter and half an inch. Residents in Allen, Elkhart, and surrounding counties should have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be prepared to move indoors if threatening weather approaches.
For the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, a lingering 30 percent chance of showers remains, mainly before 8 a.m. The day will otherwise be mostly cloudy with a high near 80 degrees, allowing for some outdoor activities later in the day. The week concludes with much calmer conditions as skies turn mostly sunny on Friday.
This weekend appears to bring ideal summer weather to the region, with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures climbing back into the upper 80s.
Here is the five-day forecast for Fort Wayne:
- Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High: 86°F.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, some possibly severe. High: 84°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): A chance of showers before 8 a.m., then mostly cloudy. High: 80°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High: 83°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 89°F.
