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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Valparaiso Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 87°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wanatah IN

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Showers. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wanatah IN
 41.43°N 86.89°W (Elev. 732 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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