Tornado threat decreasing, but severe weather still expected this evening

By: David Caulfield

Posted: Mar 26, 2026 4:41 PM EDT

NOW: Tornado threat decreasing, but severe weather still expected this evening

ABC57 First Warning Neighborhood Weather Forecast

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Showers and thunderstorms will move through Michiana this evening. Some could be strong to severe, with damaging straight-line winds and large hail the main threats. A tornado is also possible as storms move through from 5 PM-8 PM. Areas near and south of US 30 have the best shot at seeing severe storms. We'll continue to see showers and storms from 8 PM until midnight before temperatures rapidly fall into the low 30s to start Friday. The weekend looks quiet with moderating temperatures. More rounds of showers and thunderstorms appear likely next week.

Tonight: Strong to severe thunderstorms early, then MUCH colder. Low 30.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, breezy and much colder. High 40.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 46.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, breezy and milder. High 61.