FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Northern Indiana heads into the weekend with rising storm chances as a strong fall system tracks toward the Great Lakes. After a calm, sunny Friday, widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday. Drivers along I-69, U.S. 30, and local rural routes should prepare for wet pavement, standing water, and sudden visibility drops.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, a marginal risk for isolated strong storms will persist through Saturday night. Gusts near 25 mph and locally heavy rainfall may create ponding in low-lying areas. Outdoor fall festivals and pumpkin patch events across Allen, DeKalb, and Whitley Counties could see interruptions during the wettest periods late Saturday and early Sunday.
Sunday’s weather will remain unsettled, with showers lingering through midday before drier air returns by evening. Temperatures will dip into the low 60s, marking the start of a cooler pattern that stretches into early next week.
Residents are urged to secure Halloween decorations and clear drains before storms arrive. While severe weather is not expected, brief lightning, gusty winds, and wet leaves on roads could pose hazards. By Monday, sunshine will return, offering a bright, cooler day to dry out lawns and streets.
This active weekend will be followed by a mild start to the new workweek before scattered showers return midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, IN:
Fri: 72/56 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Sat: 82/55 – Showers likely; isolated thunder possible.
Sun: 62/42 – Showers tapering; breezy and cooler.
Mon: 63/47 – Sunny and dry; crisp fall air.
Tue: 68/48 – Mostly cloudy; chance of scattered showers.
