Local weather forecast

Weather in Chesterton, IN

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 46304

Sunny
Now72°F

Sunny

High / Low87° / 73°
Rain chance77%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 11:08AM CDT until August 11 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1107 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was racing toward Porter County at over 75 mph. HAZARD...Tornadoes and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. These dangerous storms will be near... Valparaiso around 1115 AM CDT.

Safety instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:59AM CDT until August 11 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Porter County in northwestern Indiana... East central Lake County in northwestern Indiana... * Until 1145 AM CDT. * At 1059 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind gusts in excess of 100 mph were located over St. John, or over Schererville, moving east at 70 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * These dangerous storms will be near... Merrillville, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Winfield around 1105 AM CDT. Valparaiso around 1115 AM CDT.

Safety instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Special Marine Warning issued August 11 at 10:42AM CDT until August 11 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

For the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 1041 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 9 nm northeast of Elgin to 9 nm southwest of Midway Airport to 7 nm southeast of Joliet, moving east at 50 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts in excess of 65 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. In addition, rapid large fluctuations in water levels are possible as and after these storms pass. severe thunderstorms will be near... Montrose Harbor, Wilmette Harbor, Monroe Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, Calumet Harbor, Harrison-Dever Crib, Burnham Harbor, Belmont Harbor, Jackson Park Harbor, and Diversy Harbor around 1100 AM CDT. Indiana Harbor around 1105 AM CDT. Burns Harbor and Marina Shores at Dune Harbor around 1120 AM CDT. Michigan City around 1130 AM CDT.

Special Marine Warning issued August 11 at 10:09AM CDT until August 11 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

SMWLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... * Until 1215 PM CDT. * At 1009 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 nm southwest of McHenry to 12 nm southwest of Aurora, moving east at 40 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Montrose Harbor, Wilmette Harbor, Belmont Harbor, and Diversy Harbor around 1100 AM CDT. Monroe Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, Harrison-Dever Crib, Burnham Harbor, Jackson Park Harbor, 59th Street Marina, and DuSable Harbor around 1105 AM CDT. Calumet Harbor and Hammond Marina around 1110 AM CDT. Indiana Harbor around 1115 AM CDT. Marina Shores at Dune Harbor around 1130 AM CDT. Burns Harbor around 1135 AM CDT. Michigan City around 1150 AM CDT.

Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 10:04AM CDT until August 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana... Porter County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1002 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain slow moving thunderstorms continuously developing over the same areas. Localized flooding is expected to begin shortly. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Valparaiso, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Roselawn, Kouts, Wheeler, Boone Grove, Malden, Stoutsburg and Dunns Bridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny72°9% rain
1 PMLight drizzle80°68% rain
2 PMModerate rain77°87% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby77°72% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby77°29% rain
5 PMSunny79°14% rain
6 PMSunny80°12% rain
7 PMSunny78°12% rain
8 PMClear77°13% rain
9 PMClear75°14% rain
10 PMClear74°18% rain
11 PMClear74°19% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
87° 73°Sunny
Rain 77%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
77° 68°Sunny
Rain 82%Gust 15 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
78° 68°Sunny
Rain 67%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like76°F
Humidity100%
Pressure30.13 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph SSW
Wind gusts21 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:52 AM
Sunset07:53 PM
Moonrise03:51 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 87% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 76°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

72°F, 9% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 72°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 87%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Chesterton weather today

Sunny and 72°F in Chesterton, IN. Today's high is 87°F with a 77% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 21 mph. Relative humidity is 100%, pressure is 30.13 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chesterton

Sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 07:53 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 77°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 82%.

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