Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents should prepare for a series of severe weather events starting today and continuing into Thursday. Hot and humid conditions are forecasted, with temperatures expected to reach the low to mid-90s today and the mid-90s to 100 degrees on Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Northern Indiana, there is a 30-50% chance of scattered storms today, with isolated severe weather possible later tonight. The primary threats include damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Tonight’s temperatures will range between 69 and 73 degrees.
On Thursday, the region faces a higher potential for strong to severe storms, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The NWS has issued a slight risk warning for severe weather, with similar hazards of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and possible isolated hail. Highs will be between 85 and 89 degrees, with nighttime lows ranging from 68 to 71 degrees.
Looking ahead to Friday, the storm activity is expected to diminish, but there remains a 20-50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures cooling slightly to the upper 70s and low 80s.
