Fort Wayne, Indiana – High heat and summer storms will grip northeast Indiana this weekend, with Fort Wayne residents facing triple-digit heat index values and daily thunderstorm risks through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT Thursday, with heat index values reaching 102°F. This advisory covers Fort Wayne, Allen County, and surrounding areas in northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southwest Michigan.
Friday will bring another wave of intense heat, with highs near 90°F and storms developing between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Strong winds and lightning could impact I-69 and US-30, particularly during afternoon travel. Residents should limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Thunderstorms may continue through early Friday night, followed by scattered rain chances through the weekend.
Saturday offers the clearest skies, but heat will persist with highs in the mid-80s. By Sunday, another round of storms is expected in the afternoon. Conditions stay unsettled into Monday, when rain chances climb to 70%.
🔎 Five-Day Weather Outlook for Fort Wayne (June 27 – July 1)
- Friday: High 90°F — Showers, thunderstorms likely 11 a.m.–2 p.m., then partly sunny
- Saturday: High 84°F — Mostly sunny, dry, hot
- Sunday: High 90°F — Chance of storms after 2 p.m., warm and muggy
- Monday: High 88°F — Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon
- Tuesday: High 84°F — Mostly sunny, lower humidity
