INDIANA — A round of thunderstorms is expected to impact Indiana from 4:00 PM EDT today through 5:00 AM tomorrow, May 4, 2026, bringing two distinct phases of storm activity across the state. Northern Indiana faces a conditional Risk 1 severe threat this afternoon with quarter size hail, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and a brief tornado that cannot be fully ruled out, while the overnight round brings a general thunderstorm threat with gusty winds and lightning statewide.
Afternoon Threat Across Northern Indiana
The first phase of storm activity targets northern Indiana this afternoon, with a conditional severe weather risk outlined in yellow across the region after 4:00 PM EDT. A few storms may develop along a warm front and surface boundary across northern Indiana, bringing hail up to quarter size and gusty winds up to 60 mph to areas including Gary, Fort Wayne, and surrounding communities.
A brief tornado cannot be ruled out across this zone but remains highly conditional on whether enough atmospheric lift develops to support storm initiation. Forecast guidance has been consistent on the possibility of a few isolated thunderstorms developing across this region during the afternoon hours.
Risk 1 Zone Details for Northern Indiana
The Risk 1 severe outlook covers the northern Indiana corridor including Gary and Fort Wayne, valid from 4:00 PM EDT today. Wind gusts between 30 and 58 mph and hail up to 1 inch in diameter are the primary hazards associated with any storms that reach severe criteria across this zone during the afternoon window.
Residents across Gary, Fort Wayne, and northern Indiana communities should be weather aware from 4:00 PM onwards and ready to take shelter quickly if severe thunderstorm warnings are issued for their county.
Overnight Round Statewide
The second phase of storm activity arrives overnight as a line of showers and thunderstorms pushes into Indiana and persists into Tuesday morning. Severe weather is not expected with the overnight round, but storms may still contain small hail and gusty winds below 40 mph along with frequent lightning across the broader state.
Indianapolis, Lafayette, Seymour, and Evansville all fall within the general thunderstorm zone expected to see activity during the overnight hours as the cold front pushes through the region.
What Indiana Residents Should Do
Residents across northern Indiana should remain weather alert starting at 4:00 PM EDT today, while all Hoosiers should be prepared for overnight storm activity pushing through before 5:00 AM tomorrow morning. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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