(Emily Kennedy/ABC 57 Meteorologist) Heavy rain is likely at times for the next several days. Scattered storms continue Friday evening. Storms today could be strong with gusty wind. More scattered showers and storms on Saturday with a couple of breaks in the rain possible. Again heavy rain is a threat which could lead to minor flooding. 2-4″ of rain is possible by Sunday evening. We are stuck in the rainy pattern through early next week.
In addition, the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a moderate swim risk for Lake Michigan because “wind, wave, and current activity will be increased in the vicinity of t-storms.” Areas in northwest Indiana could get anywhere from 3-7 inches of rain by the middle of next week.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan, including the following areas, in northern Indiana, Cass, Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, and White. In southwest Michigan, Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph. * Through Saturday morning * Two rounds of heavy rain are expected. One this morning and another one tonight. 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected through tonight with locally higher amounts possible. * Areal flooding is also possible. People living in flood prone locations, such as near creeks, low spots, and poor drainage areas may be impacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Friday: Thundershowers. High 78.
Friday Night: Scattered showers and storms. Low 68.
Saturday: Scattered showers and storms. High 82.
Sunday: Scattered showers. High 80.
Two rounds of showers and storms, the first this AM into early afternoon, then additional showers/storms overnight. Heavy rain, flooding, and isolated damaging wind gusts are the main threats. Flash flood watch still in effect (for most areas west of I 69). Stay tuned for updates pic.twitter.com/1bQ5aspr6r
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) June 25, 2021
