Indianapolis residents can expect a sunny Veterans Day, with a high around 61 degrees. A light west southwest wind is set to pick up in the morning, reaching speeds of 6 to 11 mph, and could gust as high as 22 mph, providing a gentle reminder of autumn's presence, according to the National Weather Service.
The evening brings a change, with the sky turning partly cloudy and the temperature dropping to a lower of about 37 degrees. With the northwest wind shifting southeast in the evening at 7 to 10 mph and gusting up to 21 mph, the weather seems to be in a state of flux. NWS's detailed forecast insists tonight's chill is but a precursor to a mostly sunny Tuesday, maintaining a comfortable high near 52.
Moving into midweek, Wednesday's forecast introduces a slight chance of showers in the afternoon, with only a 20 percent chance after 1 p.m. The temperature is expected to again rise to near 59 degrees, under partly sunny skies with continuing gusts of wind, this time from a south southeast direction, as high as 18 mph. Residents may need to keep an umbrella close at hand, as showers are expected to roll in come Wednesday night, with heavy precipitation bringing upwards of a half inch possible.
The latter part of the week suggests a continuation of this unsettled pattern, with Thursday's chance of showers tapering off before the afternoon. The sun is due to make appearances between the clouds, warming things up to a high near 56. Into the night, skies are projected to clear with a low around 41, as the northwest wind calms down.
Heading into the weekend, the forecast favours the bold with sunny skies on Friday and mostly clear conditions Friday night. Temperatures are expected to hover comfortably, with daytime highs around 58 and nighttime lows around 38. The pleasant weather extends into Saturday with a mostly sunny forecast and a high near 60, perfect for those making plans to enjoy the outdoors.
However, potential rain could visit again over the weekend, with a 20 percent chance of showers Saturday night and a 30 percent chance on Sunday. Despite the potential for rain, temperatures remain mild, with Sunday's high possibly reaching 63 degrees amidst cloudy skies, rounding off a week of classic fall unpredictability.
