Local weather forecast

Weather in Wolcott, IN

Updated 2026-08-11 14:15 local time · ZIP codes 47995

Overcast
Now68°F

Overcast

High / Low90° / 70°
Rain chance83%
Wind10 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:04AM CDT until August 11 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

SVRLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Porter County in northwestern Indiana... Jasper County in northwestern Indiana... * Until noon CDT. * At 1103 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from East Chicago to near Griffith to Shelby to Hopkins Park, moving southeast at 85 mph. THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR PORTER AND MUCH OF JASPER COUNTIES. HAZARD...100 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Expect considerable damage to homes and businesses. Expect extensive tree damage and power outages. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Portage, DeMotte, Hebron, Lakes of the Four Seasons, South Haven, Roselawn, and Ogden Dunes around 1110 AM CDT. Valparaiso, Chesterton, Rensselaer, Wheatfield, Kouts, and Burns Harbor around 1115 AM CDT. Hanging Grove around 1120 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Fair Oaks, Parr, Dunns Bridge, Boone Grove, Baileys Corner, Malden, Dune Acres, Stoutsburg, Wheeler, and Collegeville.

Safety instructions

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause serious injury and significant property damage.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:10AM CDT until August 11 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

SVRLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Iroquois County in east central Illinois... Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Benton County in northwestern Indiana... Southwestern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana... * Until 1215 PM CDT/115 PM EDT/. * At 1109 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hopkins Park to Ashkum, moving southeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Morocco and Martinton around 1115 AM CDT. Watseka around 1120 AM CDT. Sheldon and Brook around 1125 AM CDT. Kentland around 1130 AM CDT. Goodland around 1135 AM CDT. Remington around 1140 AM CDT. Earl Park around 1240 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Foresman, Papineau, Donovan, Wadena, Swanington, Iroquois, Raub, Mount Ayr, Beaverville, and Collegeville.

Safety instructions

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage!. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:43AM EDT until August 11 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SVRIWX The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana... * Until 1230 PM EDT. * At 1143 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Medaryville, or 11 miles west of Winamac, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Pulaski, Ripley, Monterey, Beardstown, Vanmeter Park, Lakeside In Pulaski County, Denham, Lawton, Clarks, Star City, and Thornhope.

Safety instructions

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.

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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast68°6% rain
3 PMHeavy rain70°89% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby73°36% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby77°49% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby77°48% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby76°29% rain
8 PMSunny74°14% rain
9 PMClear73°14% rain
10 PMClear73°19% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby72°33% rain
12 AMClear71°18% rain
1 AMPatchy light rain in area with thunder67°69% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
90° 70°Sunny
Rain 83%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Fog
79° 66°Fog
Rain 88%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
83° 67°Mist
Rain 78%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like68°F
Humidity94%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind10 mph WSW
Wind gusts20 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:54 AM
Sunset08:52 PM
Moonrise04:54 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 68°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

68°F, 6% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 68°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 89%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Wolcott weather today

Overcast and 68°F in Wolcott, IN. Today's high is 90°F with a 83% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wolcott

Sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 08:52 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 79°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.

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