Critical Fire Weather for a Large Part of the Central U.S.; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather across large parts of the Great Plains and more localized parts of the Great Basin and central Rockies Thursday into Friday. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible over the central Plains Thursday into this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkhart Municipal (KEKM)

Lat: 41.72°NLon: 86°WElev: 778ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 14 May 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Elkhart IN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Elkhart IN
 41.69°N 85.9°W (Elev. 745 ft)
2:30 am EDT May 14, 2026
2am EDT May 14, 2026-6pm EDT May 20, 2026
 
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