FORT WAYNE, IN – A breezy and mild Friday in Indiana will bring gusty winds and scattered rain showers before a cooler weekend takes hold. Residents should prepare for changing conditions, with temperatures peaking in the 50s Friday before dropping into the 30s Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be partly sunny in Fort Wayne, with a high near 54°F. Southwest winds will pick up, reaching 10–15 mph in the morning and increasing to 20–25 mph by the afternoon, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with lows dipping to 28°F.
Saturday will feel significantly cooler, with highs only reaching 32°F. Northwest winds will continue at 10–15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday night will be clear but cold, with a low near 18°F.
Sunday will bring sunshine but won’t warm up much, with highs around 34°F. Overnight temperatures will drop to 22°F under mostly clear skies. Monday will begin a gradual warm-up, with highs in the mid-40s and mostly sunny skies.
Looking ahead, rain chances increase next week. A 50% chance of rain is forecast for Tuesday, followed by a 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday. Temperatures will climb into the upper 50s midweek, signaling a shift toward early spring weather as March begins.
Residents should secure outdoor objects on Friday due to strong winds and prepare for colder conditions Saturday. Stay updated with the latest forecasts as Indiana transitions from winter to spring.
