Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana faces a volatile midweek weather pattern as spring conditions swing from freezing frost to soaking rain, triggering multiple alerts.
According to the National Weather Service, frost-sensitive plants remain at risk Tuesday night across northeast Indiana, with temperatures expected to drop near or below freezing. This follows a freeze warning impacting low-lying areas along the Wabash and Saint Joseph rivers, including Allen County, where Fort Wayne sits near key roadways like I-469.
A strong storm system moves in Wednesday afternoon, bringing an 80% chance of rain in Fort Wayne after 2 p.m. with highs near 44°F. Rain intensifies into Wednesday night with new accumulations between a quarter and half an inch possible. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, particularly near flood-prone areas and along rivers like the Tippecanoe and Elkhart, where water levels remain high.
Thursday offers some relief but stays damp with rain chances lingering before clearing by the evening. Highs climb to 51°F. Friday and Saturday look drier and warmer, with sunshine returning and highs reaching 57°F by Saturday afternoon—ideal for springtime activities.
Five-Day Fort Wayne Spring Outlook:
- Tuesday Night: Low 25°F, frost risk
- Wednesday: Rain after 2 p.m., high 44°F
- Thursday: Chance of showers early, high 51°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 50°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high 57°F
