Fort Wayne, Ind. – Temperatures will soar into the low 90s across Northern Indiana on Tuesday, creating hot and humid conditions ahead of a stormy midweek pattern. Canadian wildfire smoke may also create hazy skies overnight into Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, Tuesday will be dry with highs ranging from 86 to 90°F. Humidity will steadily increase through the day, setting the stage for widespread showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. A 60-80% chance of rain and storms is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts as the primary concern.
Cities including South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Warsaw should prepare for potentially strong storms late Wednesday. Travel could be impacted during the evening commute, especially along U.S. 30 and Interstate 69. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and ensure devices are charged ahead of any outages caused by high winds.
The return of rain may bring temporary relief from the dry conditions, but storms could be locally severe. Cooler, more stable air is expected to move in by Thursday.
Five-Day Forecast for Northern Indiana:
- Tonight: Dry, lows 55–63°F, hazy skies from Canadian wildfire smoke
- Tuesday: Hot, dry, highs 86–90°F, increasing humidity
- Wednesday: 76–88°F, 60–80% chance of storms, windy and possibly severe
