The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a Tornado Watch for the entire MNC listening area, as well as nearly the entire state of Indiana until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of our area under a Level 3 risk for severe weather.

Three main ingredients are needed for severe weather – moisture, instability, and a source of lift.

The heat and humidity throughout the week give us plenty of moisture and instability in the atmosphere, however our source of lift will not come until a front passes through Wednesday.

We will feel even more uncomfortable Wednesday as dew points soar into the low 70s. This will add more storm energy to the atmosphere ahead of the front.

The front will arrive Wednesday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for severe weather.

At this time our main threat is for gusty winds however some hail and even a tornado are not out of the question.

Behind the front, we will get a short break in the humidity. This humidity break will last through Thursday.

The heat and humidity make a comeback as we close out the week and head into the weekend. By Saturday, highs are expected to be in the low 90s.

Factoring in the returned moisture, heat index values will be in the triple digits this weekend.

Heat index, or feels-like temperatures, this high are very dangerous and can make heat related illnesses set in fast. Limit your time spend outside this weekend and find ways to stay cool.