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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkhart Municipal (KEKM)

Lat: 41.72°NLon: 86°WElev: 778ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Elkhart IN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

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  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

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Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Elkhart IN
 41.64°N 85.88°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 am EDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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