Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

7-Day Zone Forecast for Porter County (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Porter County
Issued by: National Weather Service Chicago, IL
Last Update: 121 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026




Rest Of Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers late. Near steady temperature around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Wednesday: A chance of showers early in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Thursday: A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s inland, but only in the lower 60s near the lake.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s inland, but only in the lower 60s near the lake.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.







Zone Forecast: Porter County

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