Fort Wayne drivers should brace for slick conditions and heavy rain by Monday afternoon as thunderstorms roll across northern Indiana. Evening commutes on I-69 and U.S. 30 may slow with ponding water and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 11 a.m. Monday, with the heaviest downpours possible through the evening. Gusty winds and lightning could complicate travel, while localized flooding may occur on poorly drained roads. Rain chances hold steady between 60 and 70 percent through midweek.
Sunday brings an earlier round of showers, with storm chances increasing overnight. While temperatures will stay near the mid-70s on Monday, humidity will rise, fueling unstable air. The unsettled pattern continues Tuesday with another round of afternoon showers, followed by scattered storms late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Travelers should slow down on wet roads, avoid driving through flooded intersections, and secure outdoor items ahead of gusty winds. Residents are urged to charge phones and prepare for possible brief power outages if storms intensify.
The storm system gradually weakens by Thursday, but scattered showers may linger. Temperatures remain seasonable, with highs in the 70s and cooler nights in the 50s.
Warnings and advisories could be issued if storms become severe, so residents should monitor updates through Monday night and into early Tuesday.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Sunday: Showers likely, high 82. Thunder possible by evening.
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely, high 76. Gusty winds possible.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers, high 78. Storms possible late.
- Wednesday: Morning showers, high 74. Breezy at times.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high 73.
