Forecast for Wednesday 09.10: UPDATE

• Tornado Watch until 9pm...
• Flash Flood Watch until midnight...

Cloudy and breezy. Occasional rain with heavy downpours likely. Some thunderstorms in the area may be severe.
Afternoon high: 76.


A strong storm system will approach the area from the west on Wednesday with a cold front moving through late Wednesday. Thunderstorms are possible along the front and could bring strong wind and flooding rain. There is also the potential for some tornadoes across the region during the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be cooler behind the front on Thursday and Friday and into this weekend with more fall-like weather expected.

Forecast for Wednesday 09.10

• Flash Flood Watch until midnight...

Cloudy with occasional rain throughout the day. Some thunderstorms in the area may contain heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Morning low: 62.
Afternoon high: 76.


A strong storm system will approach the area from the west on Wednesday with a cold front moving through late Wednesday. Thunderstorms are possible along the front and could bring strong wind and flooding rain. Temperatures will be cooler behind the front on Thursday and Friday and into this weekend with more fall-like weather expected.

Forecast for Tuesday 09.09

Partly cloudy.
Afternoon high: 80.


Skies will be cloudy Tuesday afternoon, with some peeks of sun possible later in the day. Temperatures will be around normal for this time of year. On Wednesday, a strong storm system will approach the region from the west, bringing with it a good chance for rain. Thunderstorms may line up along a cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening, with the possibility for heavy downpours and high winds. Things will be much cooler and more fall-like by Thursday and Friday and the weekend.

Forecast for Monday 09.01

 
Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible during the day. Thunderstorms likely overnight.
Morning low: 66.
Afternoon high: 83.


Warm and humid air will move up from the south into our area on Monday, with scattered showers possibly developing during the daytime hours. Rain will become likely at night as a cold front moves over the area. Some heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms. Lingering showers behind the cold front are still possible on Tuesday. Slightly cooler and calmer conditions are expected over Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Forecast for Sunday 04.13

 
Cloudy with a warm breeze. Rain and thunderstorms likely late overnight.
Afternoon high: 77.


Outlook: Rain and thunderstorms will continue through Monday, then a cold front will pass through the area Monday night. There is a chance of snow, and there may be some light accumulation by Tuesday morning.

Forecast for Friday 04.04: Update

• Wind Advisory...

 
Fog will lift by late morning, then windy this afternoon and evening. Scattered showers.
Afternoon high: near 50.


Weekend Outlook: Mostly sunny over the weekend with highs generally in the lower 50s.



Wind Advisory for all of northeast Indiana.

ISSUED AT 3:54 AM EDT FRI APR 4 2014

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A
WIND ADVISORY,  WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM THIS EVENING.

 * WINDS:  SOUTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. ISOLATED
   GUSTS TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY EVENING.

 * IMPACTS:  TRAVEL ON MOST ROADWAYS WILL BECOME DIFFICULT AT
   TIMES,  ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. LOOSE OBJECTS MAY
   BE BLOWN AROUND AND ONTO STREETS. LARGE LIMBS MAY FALL AND
   ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH,  OR GUSTS
OVER 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT,  ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

Forecast for Friday 04.04

• Flood Watch...

Showers and thunderstorms expected in the morning then tapering off in the afternoon with windy conditions.
Morning low: upper 30s.
Afternoon high: 50s.


Weekend Outlook: Mostly sunny over the weekend with highs generally in the lower 50s.

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Flood Watch for all counties in northeast Indiana.

ISSUED AT 2:34 PM EDT THU APR 3 2014

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHWEST
  OHIO....

* THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

* ADDITIONAL RAINFALL OF ONE TO TWO INCHES IS POSSIBLE FROM
  OVERNIGHT INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING WHICH MAY LEAD TO MORE
  SIGNIFICANT AND EXTENSIVE FLOODING.

* WIDESPREAD AREAL FLOODING AND SIGNIFICANT RIVER FLOODING MAY
  RESULT AND IMPACT NUMEROUS ROADS...AGRICULTURAL LANDS AND
  POSSIBLY RESIDENTIAL AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON
CURRENT FORECASTS.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE
FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE
PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.

Forecast for Thursday 04.03: Update

• Flood Watch...

Breezy with scattered heavy rain and thunderstorms. Chance of hail with some storms in the area. Light snow or freezing rain is possible, especially to the north of Fort Wayne.
Afternoon temperatures: 30s.


Outlook: Scattered rain likely (possible thunderstorms) Friday morning, then becoming very windy during the day.

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Flood Watch for all counties in northeast Indiana.

ISSUED AT 2:34 PM EDT THU APR 3 2014

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN INDIANA AND NORTHWEST 
  OHIO.... 

* THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

* ADDITIONAL RAINFALL OF ONE TO TWO INCHES IS POSSIBLE FROM
  OVERNIGHT INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING WHICH MAY LEAD TO MORE
  SIGNIFICANT AND EXTENSIVE FLOODING.

* WIDESPREAD AREAL FLOODING AND SIGNIFICANT RIVER FLOODING MAY
  RESULT AND IMPACT NUMEROUS ROADS...AGRICULTURAL LANDS AND
  POSSIBLY RESIDENTIAL AREAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON
CURRENT FORECASTS.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE
FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE
PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.

Forecast for Thursday 04.03

Rainy and breezy with scattered thunderstorms. Chance of hail with some storms in the area.
Afternoon high: 42.


Outlook: Scattered rain likely Friday morning, then becoming very windy during the day.

Forecast for Wednesday 04.02

Cloudy and rainy, especially late in the day and at night.
Morning low: 40.
Afternoon high: 55.


Outlook: More rain is expected Thursday through Friday morning and a few thunderstorms are possible.

Forecast for Tuesday 04.01

Cloudy with high winds. Heavy snow changing to ice.
Snow accumulation: 12-16 inches.
Ice accumulation: 1 inch.
Morning low: 0.
Afternoon high: 20.


Outlook: Bad thunderstorms possible Wednesday, followed by 90 degree heat on Thursday, then another blizzard possible on Friday.


And now... the real forecast!

Forecast for Tuesday 04.01

Warm and breezy. Mostly sunny.
Morning low: 46.
Afternoon high: 58.


Outlook: Rain showers are likely Wednesday and Thursday. Slightly cooler over the next few days.

Forecast for Thursday 03.13

Very cold. Mostly sunny.
Morning low: 0 (the record low is 1 from 1960). Wind chills as low as -10.
Afternoon high: 27.


Outlook: Temperatures will be up and down over the next several days. Warmer on Friday and Saturday, then cooler again Sunday and Monday.

Forecast for Wednesday 03.12: UPDATE2

• Winter Storm Warning until 5pm..

Heavy snow this morning will lighten in intensity and taper off this afternoon. Breezy conditions will continue. Record cold temperatures overnight.
Storm total snow accumulation: 5-8 inches.
Afternoon temperatures: 20s (wind chills in the teens).
Evening temperatures: teens (wind chills 0 to 10).
Overnight temperatures: near the record of 1 from 1960 (wind chill as low as -10).


Outlook: Colder on Thursday with wind chills near -15 in the morning.

Forecast for Wednesday 03.12: Update

• Winter Storm Warning...

Heavy snow this morning; chance of thundersnow. Gusty winds with blowing snow. The snow will continue through midday then taper off in the afternoon. Record cold temperatures overnight.
Storm total snow accumulation: 5-8 inches.
Morning temperatures: near 30.
Afternoon temperatures: 20s.
Evening temperatures: teens.
Overnight temperatures: near 0.


Outlook: Colder on Thursday with wind chills near -15 in the morning.

Forecast for Wednesday 03.12

• Winter Storm Warning...

Chance of rain or ice pellets early in the morning. Otherwise, heavy snow is expected in the morning, tapering off in the afternoon. Strong winds with blowing snow. Record cold temperatures overnight.
Daytime snow accumulation: 4-7 inches (storm total 5-8 inches).
Morning temperatures: near 30.
Afternoon temperatures: 20s.
Evening temperatures: teens.
Overnight temperatures: near 0.


Outlook: Colder on Thursday with wind chills near -15 in the morning.

Forecast for Tuesday Night 03.11

• Winter Storm Warning...

Rain showers likely after midnight. A mix of rain, ice pellets and snow is expected very late overnight.
Nighttime snow accumulation: around 1 inch possible.
Overnight temperatures: 30s.


Outlook: Heavy snowfall is expected on Wednesday, especially in the morning, with 4-7 inches of accumulation (storm total 4-8 inches). Strong winds are also possible. Very chilly Wednesday night with record-breaking cold temperatures near 0; wind chills near -15.

Forecast for Tuesday 03.11

• Winter Storm Watch...

 
Mostly cloudy with fog possible. Rain or snow likely by midnight, changing to heavy snow late overnight. Chance for ice pellets. 
Nighttime snow accumulation: 1-4 inches.
Morning low: 34.
Afternoon high: 49.


Outlook: Another 3-4 inches of snow is likely on Wednesday, mainly in the morning and possibly afternoon. Blowing snow is also possible. Very cold Wednesday night with temperatures near 0.

Forecast for Monday 03.10

Partly cloudy and warmer. Fog possible.
Morning low: 32.
Afternoon high: 50.


Outlook: Another snowstorm is moving toward our area with several inches of snow accumulation possible Tuesday night into Wednesday. It is too early to specify a range of snowfall amounts; look for updates over the next couple of days.

Forecast for Sunday 03.02

Mostly cloudy with flurries possible.
Afternoon high: 20.


Outlook: Remaining cold for the next few days. Record low temperatures are possible Tuesday morning. Relatively warmer weather later in the week.

Forecast for Saturday Night 03.01

• Winter Weather Advisory...

Snow, ice pellets and freezing rain; changing to all heavy snow later.
Overnight snow accumulation: 2-3 inches.


Outlook: Another 1-3 inches of snow is possible on Sunday, with total accumulation around 3-6 inches is possible.

Forecast for Saturday 03.01

• Winter Storm Watch...

 
Cloudy during the day with flurries possible. Heavy snow overnight.
Overnight snow accumulation: 2-4 inches.
Morning low: 19.
Afternoon high: 34.


Outlook: Another 2-4 inches of snow is possible on Sunday, with total accumulation around 4-8 inches is possible.

Forecast for Friday 02.28

• Wind Chill Advisory until 11am...

 
Record-setting cold.
Morning low: -6 (record coldest low is -4 set in 1901).
Afternoon high: 22 (record coldest high is 23 set in 2008).


Weekend Outlook: There is the potential for a snow this weekend, mainly Saturday night into Sunday, possibly lingering into Sunday night. Accumulation around 4-8 inches is possible. Look for updates.

Forecast for Thursday 02.27

• Wind Chill Advisory until 1pm...

 
Near record-setting cold. Brisk winds with a chance of snow.
Morning low: 6 (wind chill around  -15)
Afternoon high: 14, the coldest high temperature for this date is 13 from 1925 (wind chill near 0)


Outlook: Very low temperatures expected Friday morning, near -10, which will be record-setting for the date. There is the potential for a heavy snowstorm later this weekend. Look for updates.

Forecast for Wednesday 02.26

• Wind Chill Advisory until noon...

 
Partly cloudy with record-setting cold.
Morning low: 1 (wind chill around  -15)
Afternoon high: 10, the coldest high temperature for this date is 11 from 1963 (wind chill near -5)


Outlook: Very cold for late-winter standards, with record-breaking cold temperatures likely on Friday. There is the potential for snowfall later this weekend.

Forecast for Friday 02.21

• Wind Advisory until 6pm...

 
Partly cloudy. Flurries possible with gusty winds.
Morning low: 29.
Afternoon high: 36.


Weekend Outlook: Temperatures near 40 on Saturday and 30 on Sunday. Partly cloudy with flurries or light snow possible early Saturday.

Forecast for Thursday Night 02.20

• Dense Fog Advisory...
• Flood Watch...
• Wind Advisory...

  
Thick fog this evening, followed by heavy showers and some thunderstorms. Strong winds developing later tonight. Flurries possible overnight.
Temperatures: near 50 this evening, then falling into the 30s overnight.


Outlook: Very windy conditions on Friday with cold weather returning.

Forecast for Thursday 02.20: Update2

• Flood Watch...
• Wind Advisory...

 
Scattered heavy showers, fog and thunderstorms redeveloping later this evening. Strong winds are possible tonight. Chance of light snow overnight.
Temperatures: upper 30s early this afternoon, rising to around 50 by early this evening.


Outlook: Very windy conditions on Friday with cold weather returning.

Forecast for Thursday 02.20: Update

• Flood Watch...
• Wind Advisory...

Heavy showers and thunderstorms likely, scattered through the day. Chance of small hail with some storms. Strong winds are possible tonight. Chance of light snow overnight.
Afternoon high: around 55.


Outlook: Very windy conditions on Friday with cold weather returning.

Forecast for Thursday 02.20

• Flood Watch...

 
Chance of freezing rain very early. Showers likely and scattered thunderstorms through the day, with a chance of small hail and heavy rainfall. Strong winds are possible at night. Chance of light snow overnight.
Morning low: near 32.
Afternoon high: around 55.


Outlook: Very windy conditions on Friday with cold weather returning.

Forecast for Wednesday 02.19

Mostly sunny and not as cold.
Morning low: 32.
Afternoon high: 40.


Outlook: Chance for freezing rain Thursday morning. Occasional rain and fog likely during the day on Thursday, with the potential for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Temperatures will be much warmer, possibly around 50 degrees. High winds could develop Thursday evening and overnight. Flooding is also possible, due to the rain and snowmelt.

Forecast for Tuesday 02.18

Partly cloudy and not as cold.
Morning low: 25.
Afternoon high: 36.


Outlook: Chance for freezing rain early Thursday morning. Heavy rain likely and very warm Thursday afternoon and evening, with thunderstorms possible. Strong winds and flooding are also possible.

Forecast for Monday Night 02.17

• Winter Weather Advisory until 3am...

Windy with snow likely late this evening; blowing and drifting snow. Chance of freezing rain and ice pellets in some areas.

New nighttime snow accumulation: around 1 inch.
Ice accumulation: very little or none.

Outlook: Gradually warming up this week. Chance of freezing rain early Thursday morning, followed by heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening. Windy conditions and flooding are also concerns.

Forecast for Monday 02.17: UPDATE

• Winter Weather Advisory...

Heavy snow later this afternoon and evening. Chance for thunderstorms, freezing rain and ice pellets in some areas.

Snow accumulation: 3-6 inches.
Ice accumulation: very little or none.

Afternoon high: 29.


Outlook: Gradually warming up this week. Freezing rain or rain likely on Thursday with thunderstorms and windy conditions possible.

Forecast for Monday 02.17

• Winter Weather Advisory...

Cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, with heavier snow likely by the afternoon and evening. Slight chance for ice pellets or freezing rain.

Snow accumulation: 2-5 inches.

Morning low: 13.
Afternoon high: 29.


Outlook: Gradually warming up this week. Chance for rain or freezing rain on Thursday.

Forecast for Saturday 02.15

 
Partly cloudy. Light snow likely overnight.

Nighttime snow accumulation: around 1 inch.
Morning low: 10.
Afternoon high: 21.

Outlook: Partly cloudy on Sunday. A mix of freezing rain, snow and rain is possible on Monday. Much warmer next week.