Fort Wayne, Indiana Weather
Fort Wayne, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Fort Wayne, Allen County.
Full aviation weather for Fort Wayne is published on the Smith Field (KSMD) page, 2 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Fort Wayne have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Fort Wayne: De Kalb County Airport (KGWB) 20 km · Kendallville Municipal Airport (KC62) 40 km · Tri State Steuben County Airport (KANQ) 57 km
Conditions reported at KSMD describe the airfield itself. Weather 2 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Fort Wayne specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne lies in the heart of northeastern Indiana, a place where the Maumee River begins its journey eastward, fed by the confluence of the St. Marys and St. Joseph rivers. It lies 5.9 miles south-east of Allen, IN (from Allen, IN: bearing 144°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-west of New Haven. The land here is a gentle sweep of fertile plains, shaped by ancient glaciers, providing rich soil for agriculture that has long been the backbone of its economy. Historically, this strategic river junction made Fort Wayne a vital hub for trade and transportation, first for Indigenous peoples and later for European settlers and the burgeoning United States. Over time, the city evolved, attracting industries that leveraged its transportation networks and the industrious spirit of its people, creating a stable economic base that continues to support its growth. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and distant fields, a reminder of the land's enduring influence on Fort Wayne. The cultural character of Fort Wayne is one of quiet resilience and a deep appreciation for community, a feeling that settles like dust motes in the afternoon sun. Among its notable landmarks, the restored Embassy Theatre stands as a beacon of its artistic past, while the sprawling Fort Wayne Children's Zoo offers a beloved family destination. The city is home to Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), contributing to its intellectual landscape, and its sports teams, though perhaps not nationally famous, foster local pride. Major events like the Three Rivers Festival bring a vibrant energy to the summer months, celebrating the city's heritage and its people. Though no single individual leaps to universal fame from Fort Wayne's streets, the collective efforts of its citizens have shaped its enduring identity.
Live animated radar for Fort Wayne and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41.130604°N, 85.12886°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46825, 46835, 46801, 46802, 46803 |
| Area Code | 574 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fort Wayne, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fort Wayne, Indiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Fort Wayne includes coordinates 41.130604°N, 85.128860°W, situated in Allen County. ZIP code 46825, 46835, 46801, 46802, 46803. Telephone area code: 574. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
