Fort Wayne, IN – A significant round of severe weather is expected to impact Northern Indiana on Wednesday, with threats peaking between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.
According to the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana, an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) is in effect across the entire region for Wednesday, April 2. The primary threats include damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes, prompting residents to stay weather aware throughout the day.
Counties including Allen, Elkhart, St. Joseph, La Porte, and Kosciusko are all under the heightened alert. Cities such as Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Elkhart may experience severe weather during the afternoon commute and early evening hours.
Emergency officials urge residents to secure outdoor objects, charge mobile devices, and prepare emergency kits in case of power outages or shelter-in-place situations. Motorists should be especially cautious on roads where heavy rain could lead to flash flooding.
