SUNDAY OUTLOOK · WEATHER & COMMUNITY

Beach hazards, cooler air and Sunday plans around La Porte

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for northern La Porte County from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Strong currents, high waves and dangerous swimming conditions are expected.

Published and last updated September 12, 2026, 9:30 p.m. Central · By Daniel Schlief · Based on official and attributed sources

Sunday forecast: cooler, breezy and mostly dry

The latest NWS point forecast calls for a high near 76° around La Porte. Rain chances stay low through the morning, then rise to roughly 20–30% during the afternoon and early evening. North winds around 10–15 mph will make Lake Michigan conditions more hazardous even when skies look manageable inland.

Sunday night turns cooler, with temperatures dropping toward the lower 50s. Monday is forecast sunny and dry with a high near 74°. Warmer air returns Tuesday, followed by a better chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday. Timing and storm strength can change, so later forecasts will be more useful than a single early outlook.

Three verified Sunday plans

Door Village Harvest Festival: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Scipio Township Park. The organizer lists food, cars, crafts, horse-and-wagon tours and a living cemetery tour, with $3-per-car parking.
Farmed & Forged: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Monroe and Lincolnway in downtown La Porte. Admission is free; purchases are extra.
Lake Michigan: Choose an out-of-water visit. The Beach Hazards Statement says to remain out of the water and not venture onto piers.

Next weekend: Sunflower Fair

The 27th annual Sunflower Fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, in downtown La Porte. Organizers advertise more than 100 vendors along with food, family activities, a rib cook-off, car show, farmers market and sunflower contest. Check the organizer and forecast again before traveling.

Roads, power and emergency information

No blanket claim is being made here that every road is clear or every customer has power. Check INDOT TrafficWise and the NIPSCO outage map for live conditions. Call 911 for immediate danger and stay away from downed lines.

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Forecast and alert information checked September 12, 2026, 9:30 p.m. Central. Conditions, alerts and event plans can change after publication. This is a daily digest, not continuous emergency monitoring.