Fort Wayne, IN – Several rounds of rain and storms are anticipated from tonight through Friday, with a significant potential for severe weather on Thursday afternoon and evening.
According to the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana, conditions on Thursday, August 1, could be favorable for severe weather, including hail, damaging wind gusts, and possibly a few tornadoes. The forecast indicates that moisture and instability will be sufficient for thunderstorm development.
However, there remains some uncertainty regarding the precise locations most likely to experience severe weather. The outlook may shift north or south in the coming days. Lingering cloud cover and early morning convection could also limit thunderstorm development later in the day.
Residents in Northern Indiana and Southwest Lower Michigan are advised to stay weather-aware and ensure they have multiple ways to receive warnings. Actions recommended include staying tuned for updates, monitoring the forecast at weather.gov/iwx, and having various means to receive emergency alerts.
