Fort Wayne, Indiana – A round of strong storms and gusty winds could disrupt evening plans and commute routes across Fort Wayne Friday, with wind gusts topping 30 mph and rain totals reaching up to a quarter inch in some spots.
According to the National Weather Service, storms are expected to develop late Friday with the highest chances for rain and thunder between 8 p.m. and midnight. South and southwest winds will build throughout the day, increasing to 15 mph with gusts up to 25–30 mph. U.S. Route 27 and surrounding arterials may become slick or briefly flooded in heavy downpours.
Saturday brings relief, with partly sunny skies and a cooler high of 66°F. Breezy west winds will remain, gusting near 30 mph through the afternoon. Sunshine returns fully Sunday, delivering a springlike day near 71°F before a colder night settles in with lows dipping into the upper 40s.
Rain chances ramp up again early next week. Monday brings a 40% chance of showers and storms before 2 a.m., followed by scattered showers continuing into Tuesday and Wednesday. Both days hold a 70% chance of precipitation and highs in the low to mid 60s.
5-Day Fort Wayne Forecast:
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 66°F, gusts up to 30 mph
- Sunday: Sunny and mild, high 71°F, low 49°F
- Monday: 40% chance of showers, high 67°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely (70%), high 61°F
- Wednesday: 40% chance of rain, high 62°F
