Good morning, Elkhart.

Residents in Elkhart cleaned up after severe winds and heavy downpours damaged trees, vehicles, and buildings on Friday; gusty winds are expected through Sunday afternoon as a cold front moves in.

On Friday, June 12, an EF‑2 tornado swept through Bristol starting near County Road 15 and Bainbridge Drive and traveling 2.2 miles, damaging roofs on homes near Hyde Park and Stanford Drives, uprooting trees and injuring one person.

Elkhart cleanup efforts are underway after severe winds caused widespread power outages Wednesday and Thursday — crews are removing debris and fallen trees.

Citizens should secure loose items as gusty winds will persist through Sunday afternoon — with a chance of thundershowers Saturday night.

Michiana has seen 22 tornado warnings in 2026, including 11 from Thursday night storms in Northern Indiana and 9 in the WNDU area; Indiana recorded 72 warnings with 19 confirmed tornadoes and Michigan registered 52 warnings with 18 confirmed (all figures pending survey updates).

Elkhart Jazz Fest: Larkin Poe

8-9 p.m. — Elkhart Jazz Festival — $45 – $89 — Experience GRAMMY-winning Larkin Poe as they kick off the festival with heartfelt storytelling in contemporary blues.

2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival - Friday Evening

8-9 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of jazz with celebrated drummer Jeff Hamilton and talented musicians Tadataka Unno and Jon Hamar.

2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival Brunch

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theater — $14.05 – $50.15 — Enjoy a delightful jazz brunch with an array of delicious dishes and live music.

E3 Robotics Summer Camp: Space Week

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Ivy Tech Community College — $65-$75/week — Campers dive into robotics and engineering challenges while exploring the mysteries of space.

Micro Wrestling: Elkhart, IN!

8-10 p.m. — Galley Sports Pub — Ticket prices include service fees — Catch exciting micro wrestling action with an all-ages lineup of unique performers.

Way Down Wanderers Concert

7-11 p.m. — Ignition Music Garage — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music from The Way Down Wanderers in a vibrant local venue.

2026 Adult and Teen Challenge Charity Golf Outing

8 AM – 2 PM — Maxwelton Golf Club — Support men recovering from addiction and enjoy a day on the greens.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: 80’s Cartoons

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Goshen Theater — Free entry — Relive your childhood with 80's cartoons on the big screen for a nostalgic morning.