Fort Wayne, Ind. – Northern Indiana will see a soggy start Thursday before sunshine takes over for the long holiday weekend. Drivers should expect scattered showers and a few thunderstorms through the afternoon before conditions dry out overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, rainfall chances peak Thursday with a 60 percent likelihood of showers. Highs will top out near 73 degrees before dropping into the lower 50s tonight. Winds from the southwest may gust up to 20 mph, making for breezy conditions until late evening.
By Friday, skies will clear across Allen County and surrounding areas, bringing partly sunny conditions with highs in the low 70s. Saturday through Labor Day looks ideal for outdoor plans, with abundant sunshine and highs ranging from the mid-70s to upper 70s. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 40s to low 50s, offering cooler evenings for festivals, camping, and travel.
The next chance of rain holds off until early next week, with only a slight risk of showers Tuesday and a better chance by midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Fort Wayne, IN
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 71, low around 47.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 74, low around 49.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 76, low around 51.
- Labor Day: Sunny, high near 79, low around 55.
- Tuesday: Slight chance of showers, partly cloudy, high near 80.
