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Central Indiana Residents Alerted to Wet Weather and Storm Chances, NWS Forecasts Unsettled Weekend

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Published on August 16, 2024
Central Indiana Residents Alerted to Wet Weather and Storm Chances, NWS Forecasts Unsettled WeekendSource: Unsplash/ Josh Hild

Central Indiana is likely to experience wet and stormy conditions today. There’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly between 2 pm and 3 pm. While rainfall is expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, it may be heavier in areas with thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight, there’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before early morning. The low will be around 70°F with mostly clear skies, and a gentle south-southwest wind at 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday offers a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 2 p.m., with temperatures climbing near 87 degrees while gusts could reach as high as 24 mph. The National Weather Service advises that new rainfall could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, yet thunderstorms may bring higher amounts.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service indicates that a few strong or marginally severe thunderstorms are possible this morning and possibly again this afternoon and early evening. The primary threats outlined include marginally damaging winds, small hail, brief heavy rain, and cloud-to-ground lightning. For more information, residents and travelers can visit their official website.

On Sunday, there’s a 70% chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Conditions should get better by Monday, with sunny skies and highs around 80°F. Clear nights and sunny days are expected to continue through at least Thursday.