The National Weather Service in Indianapolis reports a few clouds hovering over the city this morning, with current temperatures at a comfortable 66 degrees Fahrenheit and a slight breeze blowing from the northeast. In its latest update, which came at 7:54 am EDT, humidity was high at 78%, and visibility stretched an unhindered 10 miles. Detailed forecasts predict a sunny day ahead with high temperatures near 83, and tonight's skies will remain mostly clear as the temperature drops to around 64 degrees.
Looking forward to the rest of the week, Wednesday is expected to stay sunny with a high of about 86 degrees, calm winds will shift east southeast in the afternoon, and the night brings a low around 66 under partly cloudy skies, according to the NWS. Prepare for possible showers with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm on Thursday, with a 30% chance of precipitation and south winds picking up to around 6 to 9 mph, while by nightfall, the chance of showers and storms increases to 70% with potential for considerable rainfall.
The forecast for Friday shows a 50 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms while temperatures are set to peak near 86 degrees; the air will be stirred by a west southwest wind that could produce gusts of up to 20 mph. Friday evening carries a 30 percent chance of rain, predicted to ease before 2am, as skies clear slightly and the thermometer descends to 69 degrees.
Weekend weather continues the trend of unpredictability with Saturday presenting a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon after a generally sunny start and highs close to 81 degrees; nighttime may bring additional chances of precipitation but lessens to 30 percent likelihood with lows around 65 degrees. Sunday's forecast hints at more sun but maintains a steady 30 percent chance of rain both in the daytime and at night, the cycle of sunlight and cloud breaks lasts through Monday with a slightly lowered 20 percent chance of stormy weather, as per the NWS forecast.
