Fort Wayne, Indiana — A potentially dangerous round of severe thunderstorms is expected Thursday evening, with the highest risk aligning with the evening commute and bringing threats of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.
Severe weather threat builds after quiet start
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, the day will begin relatively calm, with non-severe rain in the morning.
However, conditions will quickly change later in the day as the atmosphere becomes more unstable.
A quiet start Thursday will give way to a high-impact severe weather window by evening.
Peak storm window targets evening commute
The most dangerous period is expected between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., when storms rapidly intensify across northern Indiana…