Fort Wayne, Indiana – Hot and hazy conditions will grip Fort Wayne through Sunday with highs reaching 91°F, but residents should prepare for a sharp shift as thunderstorms develop Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Monday, especially after 2 p.m. in Allen County. The risk of lightning and locally heavy rain may impact the evening commute, with isolated storms continuing through 8 p.m. Rainfall amounts could reach half an inch in some areas.
South winds at 5 to 10 mph will accompany the storm system, which could cause brief power disruptions or localized flooding. Overnight lows will dip to the upper 60s Monday night as the system clears out.
Sunny skies return Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs ranging from 83°F to 85°F, offering some relief from the weekend heat. Residents planning July 4th week activities should remain weather-aware, as another round of scattered storms could arrive by Thursday afternoon.
Warnings remain in effect for Monday’s storms. Drivers are urged to check local conditions and avoid flooded roadways.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, IN:
- Monday: High 85°F, 70% chance of storms after 2 p.m.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83°F, low 63°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 85°F, low 65°F
- Thursday: 20% chance of PM storms, high 87°F
- Friday: 10% chance of storms, high 89°F
