Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Valparaiso Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 87°WElev: 768ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 8 Aug 7:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rensselaer IN

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rensselaer IN
 40.94°N 87.16°W
5:10 am CDT Aug 8, 2026
8am CDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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