South Bend, IN – Northern Indiana is set to experience a sweltering heat wave starting today and potentially lasting through Tuesday, according to the US National Weather Service. High temperatures are expected to reach around 90 degrees, with heat indices soaring between 95 and 102 degrees along and south of US 24.
According to the National Weather Service, today’s heat will peak in the mid to late afternoon. On Tuesday, the heat indices will remain high, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s and indices in the low to mid-90s. The confidence in these heat indices is medium, with possible cloud cover and precipitation potentially limiting the highest temperatures.
Residents are advised to take precautions against the heat and stay hydrated. The forecast for South Bend shows a high of 90 degrees today with a 65% chance of rain, while Tuesday’s high is expected to be 83 degrees with a 45% chance of rain. Cooler temperatures and clearer skies are forecast for the rest of the week, with highs in the 70s from Thursday to Saturday.
