Fort Wayne, Indiana – Fort Wayne residents should brace for climbing temperatures and spotty storm chances starting Tuesday, as summer heat surges into the region ahead of the July 4th weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a brief round of light showers may linger Tuesday morning, but drier and hotter conditions will dominate by afternoon. Highs will reach 84°F Tuesday and continue rising throughout the week, peaking near 93°F by Saturday.
Wednesday and Thursday will bring clear skies and sunshine, with highs climbing to 86°F and 89°F respectively. Winds will remain calm, but heat exposure will rise. On Independence Day, a 20% chance of afternoon thunderstorms returns, followed by another round of possible storms Friday and Saturday nights. No hazardous weather is currently expected, but residents should monitor updates for timing shifts.
The region remains under a Hazardous Weather Outlook due to potential weekend thunderstorms that could affect outdoor plans and travel across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. U.S. Route 24 and I-69 travelers should watch for wet pavement or brief gusts.
🌤️ Five-Day Fort Wayne Forecast (July 2–6):
- Wednesday (Jul 2): Sunny, high near 86°F
- Thursday (Jul 3): Mostly sunny, high near 89°F
- Friday (Jul 4 – Independence Day): Sunny, then 20% chance of PM storms, high near 90°F
- Saturday (Jul 5): 20% chance of storms, high near 93°F
- Sunday (Jul 6): 40% chance of storms, high near 92°F
