Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds 30 to 50 MPH and Heavy Downpours Across Northwest Indiana and Gary Tonight May 12 After 6 PM CDT With No Severe Weather Expected

NORTHWEST INDIANA — A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening into overnight across Indiana, with the best chance for gusty winds of 30 to 50 MPH arriving early across Northwest Indiana after 6:00 PM CDT tonight, May 12.

Forecasters have confirmed that severe weather is not expected today, with the primary hazards remaining limited to gusty winds, lightning, and heavy downpours across the affected areas.

Northwest Indiana and Gary Face Best Chance for 30 to 50 MPH Gusty Winds Tonight

The highest concentration of storm activity tonight is focused across Northwest Indiana including the Gary area, where the best chance for gusty winds in the 30 to 50 MPH range is outlined on future radar valid at 10:00 PM EDT.

The gusty wind and lightning hazards are flagged as early threats, meaning the most active period of storm activity is expected during the earlier part of the evening before conditions gradually settle overnight. Residents across the Gary corridor and surrounding Northwest Indiana communities should expect the most impactful conditions to arrive shortly after 6:00 PM CDT this evening.

Heavy Downpours and Lightning Among Key Hazards With Thunderstorms Tonight

Alongside gusty winds, forecasters have identified heavy downpours and lightning as additional hazards associated with tonight’s thunderstorm activity across Indiana.

The heavy downpour risk applies more broadly across Indiana, though rain amounts overall are expected to remain light with most areas seeing less than a quarter inch of total rainfall through the overnight period. Lightning will be an early hazard particularly across Northwest Indiana where storm activity is expected to be most concentrated during the evening hours.

Severe Weather Not Expected as Storms Remain Below Severe Thresholds

Despite the gusty winds and active storm activity expected across Northwest Indiana tonight, forecasters have clearly stated that severe weather is not expected on May 12.

The storms are anticipated to remain below severe thresholds, keeping tonight’s event in the category of a general thunderstorm passage rather than an organized severe weather outbreak.

Residents across Indiana should remain weather aware this evening but can take comfort knowing that the most dangerous severe weather criteria are not expected to be met with tonight’s storm system. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.