Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Bend International Airport (KSBN)

Lat: 41.71°NLon: 86.32°WElev: 801ft.

Fair and Breezy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed SE 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Apr 2:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

South Bend IN

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 74 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Low around 59. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers

    Low: 59 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers

    High: 72 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 48 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 63 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 45 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 39 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 52 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 59. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
South Bend IN
 41.69°N 86.25°W (Elev. 682 ft)
12:48 pm EDT Apr 16, 2024
3pm EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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