Fort Wayne, Indiana – Thunderstorms could bring soaking rain and dangerous lightning to Fort Wayne by late Saturday afternoon as summer heat peaks. A summer weather alert is in effect for the region, with roads like U.S. Route 27 likely to see reduced visibility and wet pavement between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop after 2 p.m. Saturday, intensifying into the evening. The high will reach 89°F, but humidity will push heat index values near 99°F. Southwest winds may gust up to 20 mph, increasing the storm risk during the evening commute and events.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel Saturday evening, charge devices in case of power outages, and secure outdoor items. Showers will linger into Saturday night, followed by a 30% chance of Sunday storms, mainly after 8 a.m. Sunday’s high will reach 85°F under partly sunny skies, with another round of storms possible before 8 p.m. Sunday night.
The weather clears up Monday with sunny skies and highs near 87°F. Monday night will stay mostly clear with a low near 66°F. Heat returns Tuesday with highs reaching 91°F and continued dry conditions. Thunderstorms return Wednesday, with a 40% chance continuing into Thursday.
Warnings remain in effect through Saturday evening. Stay weather-aware as storm chances increase again by midweek.
