Local weather forecast

Weather in Onward, IN

Updated 2026-08-11 13:00 local time · ZIP codes 46967

Patchy light rain with thunder
Now66°F

Patchy light rain with thunder

High / Low95° / 69°
Rain chance79%
Wind23 mph
Weather alerts

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Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 11:57AM EDT until August 11 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

FFWIWX The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Cass IN County in north central Indiana... Southwestern Fulton IN County in north central Indiana... West Central Miami County in north central Indiana... Southwestern Wabash County in north central Indiana... Southwestern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana... Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana... Southern Starke County in northwestern Indiana... * Until 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/. * At 1156 AM EDT /1056 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour in the heaviest thunderstorms. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Peru, Wabash, Knox, Winamac, North Judson, Wanatah, Medaryville, La Crosse, Mexico, Wells, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Erie, Denver, Fulton, Lawton, Vanmeter Park, Lake Bruce and Star City.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 7:02AM EDT until August 11 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana, including the following counties, Allen IN, Cass IN, Fulton IN, Huntington, Miami, Wabash and Wells. * WHEN...Until 915 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 702 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Wayne, Huntington, Peru, Wabash, Bluffton, Rochester, North Manchester, Ossian, Akron, Andrews, Markle, Mexico, Aboite, Roanoke, Lancaster, Zanesville, Erie, Denver, Roann and Lagro. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:38AM EDT until August 12 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Much of central Indiana. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of storms are likely to produce flooding this afternoon and evening with isolated rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:16AM EDT until August 12 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Much of central Indiana. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of storms are likely to produce flooding this afternoon and evening with isolated rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 12:09PM EDT until August 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SVRIWX The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana... Western Fulton County in north central Indiana... Northwestern Cass County in north central Indiana... * Until 100 PM EDT. * At 1208 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winamac, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Rochester, Winamac, Royal Center, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Fulton, Leiters Ford, Beardstown, Vanmeter Park, Leases Corner, Athens, Lawton, Bruce Lake Station, Metea, Grass Creek, Lake Bruce, Star City, Thornhope, and Fletcher.

Safety instructions

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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Next hours

NowPatchy light rain with thunder66°7% rain
2 PMSunny95°4% rain
3 PMHeavy rain at times69°88% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby77°86% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby79°32% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby81°21% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby71°89% rain
8 PMModerate rain at times71°60% rain
9 PMClear70°14% rain
10 PMClear70°14% rain
11 PMClear70°15% rain
12 AMPatchy rain nearby70°26% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
95° 69°Sunny
Rain 79%Gust 23 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Mist
78° 65°Mist
Rain 89%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
82° 66°Mist
Rain 72%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like66°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility4 mi
Wind23 mph NW
Wind gusts41 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:51 AM
Sunset08:48 PM
Moonrise04:51 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 89% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 66°F with winds near 23 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

81°F, 21% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 4 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 23 mph, rain chance up to 89%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Onward weather today

Patchy light rain with thunder and 66°F in Onward, IN. Today's high is 95°F with a 79% rain chance. Winds are around 23 mph with gusts near 41 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 4 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Onward

Sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 08:48 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 78°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 89%.

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