Indianapolis residents can expect a sunny sky with a high approaching 79 degrees today. The calm winds this morning are to slowly shift north around 5 mph. As for tonight, the skies will remain mostly clear, offering a low around 51 degrees with a gentle northeast wind nudging between 3 to 8 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The weekend shows promise for outdoor plans. Sunday's forecast includes sunny conditions with a high near 80 degrees and an east wind gently picking up to 6 to 8 mph. By the evening, skies will turn partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to around 59 degrees as a consistent east wind blows.
However, that calm is to swiftly shift come Monday. The NWS anticipates a chance of showers in the morning, followed by a higher probability of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm. There's a 60 percent chance that the storms will bring additional rain, although totals are not expected to exceed a tenth of an inch, barring stronger thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach a high near 76 degrees, accompanied by a southeast wind of 6 to 8 mph.
Continuing into the week, the risk of precipitation barely lets up. Monday night will probably see showers likely and a possible thunderstorm before 8 pm, followed by a sporadic chance of rain and storms until 2 am, with a persistent 60 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures at night will hover around 62 degrees, with a light east southeast wind. The wet pattern is to likely linger through Tuesday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 77 degrees.
Looking further ahead, Wednesday offers a reduced 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, presenting partly sunny weather and highs around 81 degrees. This pattern extends into Thursday and Friday, with highs climbing to the upper 80s but maintaining the possibility of late showers and storms.
Residents and visitors can stay updated on the changing weather conditions by visiting the NWS website.
