Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sturgis, Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS)

Lat: 41.81°NLon: 85.44°WElev: 925ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Oct 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Shipshewana IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 65. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 65. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Shipshewana IN
 41.7°N 85.64°W (Elev. 797 ft)
12:15 pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
12pm EDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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