First Alert Forecast: Heating up to start September, First Alert Weather Day issued

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It is going to be a hot and humid end to the month of August today. Temperatures continue to climb thanks to a building heat dome to our south. That will allow temperatures today to soar into the upper 80s with a heat index in the 90s. This will only be the start with a few more hot days anticipated through the middle of the week.

First Alert Forecast: Heat wave on the way to 21Country

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Noticeably warmer and more humid this afternoon, as highs jump a few degrees into the upper 80s. A southerly breeze may provide some relief, but it will also continue to push more humidity into the area as we go later into the afternoon. Monday will...

First Alert Forecast: 90s return to start September

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Partly to Mostly Sunny skies throughout your weekend, and it will definitely be a weekend to enjoy outdoor plans and activities as we really look to warm up by the start of the work week. Highs will be in the middle 80s on Saturday, then upper 80s on Sunday. A southerly wind will begin to surge warmer air northward Sunday, with humidity noticeably increasing throughout the day.

Fort Wayne South Bend and Gary Indiana Face the Nation Highest Tornado Risk Wednesday as Cold Front Sparks Possible Supercells

INDIANA — The most likely place in the USA to see a tornado Wednesday is around Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Gary, Indiana, according to the latest Day 2 outlook from the Storm Prediction Center. A cold front pushing through the western Great Lakes could spin up a supercell or two out ahead of it, placing this area at a Level 2 tornado risk.

First Alert Forecast: Tracking hot end to August

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - If you’re planning outdoor activities, the next several days are looking great. Thursday morning may start with a bit of patchy fog in a few areas, but it’ll clear out quickly. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs around 82. There’s only a weak chance for a stray sprinkle in the evening, so your evening plans should be safe.

Tracking Storms Moving into 21Country this evening

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - First Alert Meteorologist Noah Gordon is tracking storms approaching our area this evening. (UPDATE) 5:12pm - Storms continue to move into our area, with the strongest cells producing heavy rainfall, brief gusty winds, and lots of lightning. Two storm clusters, one in southern Kosciusko county, and another located in LaGrange and Noble counties, will continue to push east-southeasterly over the next few hours.

First Alert Forecast: Drier conditions, temperatures rising through the weekend

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After a quick round of storms yesterday, we are dry and will stay dry through the rest of the week. The leftover rain on the ground led to patchy, dense fog across portions of 21Country this morning. That is starting to clear up as sunny skies remain for the rest of the day. High temperatures are back in the low 80s.

Strong/severe storms possible Wednesday

Indiana Weather Alert | Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a. South central Elkhart County in north central Indiana…. North central Kosciusko County in north central Indiana…. * Until 515 PM EDT. * At 428 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Nappanee,. moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD…60 mph...

First Alert Forecast: Tracking evening storms, quieter end to the week

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - **11:24 PM Update: No severe weather risk remains across the area! All clear :) A First Alert Weather Day remains in effect through at least 8 pm due to an advancing cold front into the Great Lakes Region. The severe risk is lower today than it looked yesterday, which includes less atmospheric spin for tornadoes. Nonetheless, an isolated wind gust in excess of 50 mph, as well as a brief tornado, remain possibilities until the front clears the area.

Chilly Fall Like Lows Prompt Statewide Pumpkin Spice Alerts Across Indiana Including Indianapolis Fort Wayne Gary and Evansville This Evening

INDIANA — Chilly fall-like temperatures across Indiana have prompted a statewide round of Pumpkin Spice Alerts, with warnings and watches issued due to the cooler air moving into the region tonight. The alerts, valid through Monday morning, highlight lows expected across much of the state as the pattern shifts toward a more autumn-like feel.

First Alert Weather Day issued for severe storm potential Wednesday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We’ve issued a First Alert Weather Day for the second half of the day Wednesday due to an incoming cold front that could bring scattered severe thunderstorms to the area. Though confidence is low in severe weather occurring, there will be enough instability and...

First Alert Forecast: Another great day today, storms return tomorrow

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - If you enjoyed yesterday, you are in for another great day today! After another cold start to the morning, we will warm up under mostly sunny skies with highs back in the mid to upper 70s. No need for a jacket later today, but you will want some sunglasses!

10 Years Ago: Ohio's first 'Tornado Emergency' with disaster narrowly averted

On August 24, 2016, northwest Ohio experienced a rare tornado outbreak with 22 tornadoes touching down, including a dangerous storm that prompted a Tornado Emergency for the city of Napoleon. Ten years ago today, northwest Ohio experienced one of the more remarkable and somewhat unexpected tornado outbreaks in recent history....

Damaging Winds, Large Hail and a Couple Tornadoes Threaten Illinois to Michigan Wednesday as Slight Risk Targets Chicago, South Bend, Fort Wayne

SOUTH BEND — A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather is in place for Wednesday, August 26, across eastern Illinois, west-central and northern Indiana, and southern Michigan, with forecasters warning of damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes as storms develop and move through the region. Cities within the outlined risk zone include South Bend, Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette, and Kalamazoo.

Indianapolis and Central Indiana Set for Much Needed Dry Stretch This Week After Weeks of Flooding Rainfall

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — After weeks of heavy rainfall and repeated flash flooding concerns, central Indiana is finally in line for a much needed dry stretch, according to the latest 5-day outlook from BAM Weather, with only isolated pop-up storm chances expected through the middle of the week. Saturday Through...

First Alert Forecast: Fall-like start to the week!

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We are starting off the morning with some fall-like weather as temperatures remain in the low 50s. Clear skies and comfortable weather are in store throughout the start of the week. Overnight lows will remain between the low to mid 50s through Wednesday. Highs will be in the upper 70s with low humidity!