Fort Wayne, Ind. – A stretch of cooler-than-normal weather continues across northern Indiana this week, with highs staying in the low to mid-70s and scattered showers developing at times. Breezy lake effect rain showers will affect areas mainly north of U.S. 30 today, while most of the state sees a mix of clouds and breaks of sun.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, skies will clear overnight with lows dipping into the mid-40s to low 50s, near record territory in some spots. Wednesday looks mostly sunny and dry, with afternoon highs reaching 73 to 76 degrees. Winds will turn southwest late in the day, allowing a more unsettled pattern to return Thursday.
The best chance for widespread rain arrives Thursday afternoon and evening, especially north of U.S. 6, when thunderstorms are also possible. Motorists traveling on I-69 or U.S. 30 should watch for reduced visibility and slick roads during passing showers.
Friday and the weekend trend drier with mostly sunny skies and seasonable highs in the low 70s. Residents are advised to keep umbrellas handy through Thursday before the dry stretch sets in.
Five Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, IN
- Tuesday: High 72, breezy with scattered showers. Low 47.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 75. Low 55.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, high 73. Low 51.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 70. Low 46.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 72. Low 51.
