Forecast for Sunday 02.01: Update

  • Winter Storm Warning in effect...

The heaviest snow is expected this afternoon with another period of heavy snow likely later this evening. Snowfall will taper off overnight, but the wind will steadily increase through the night, leading to blowing and drifting snow. Blizzard conditions may develop as the wind picks up at night, with zero visibility a possibility. Light rain is possible at times, mainly south of Fort Wayne, where snow totals may be slightly reduced.
Daytime high: 32.
Evening temperatures: teens (wind chills near 0).
Storm total snow accumulation: 8-15 inches.


Outlook: Colder temperatures expected next week.

Forecast for Sunday 02.01

  • Winter Storm Warning in effect...

The heaviest snow is expected during the afternoon through late evening. Snowfall will taper off overnight, but the wind will steadily increase through the night, leading to blowing and drifting snow. Blizzard conditions may develop as the wind picks up at night, with very low visibility a possibility.
Morning low: 26.
Daytime high: 28.
Evening temperatures: teens (wind chills near 0).
Storm total snow accumulation: 10-15 inches.


Outlook: Colder temperatures expected next week.

Forecast for Saturday Night 01.31

  • Winter Storm Warning beginning at 7pm...

Mostly cloudy during the evening. Snow is expected to begin around midnight.
Overnight low: 26.
Nighttime snow accumulation: 1-3 inches.


Outlook: The snow storm will continue on Sunday, with around 1 foot of snow total. Colder temperatures expected next week.

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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.



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.



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


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


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


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


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.