The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is warning residents of a sweltering week ahead, with today's pleasant morning fog set to burn off, revealing mostly sunny skies and highs soaring up to 86 degrees. The light winds from the southwest this morning will pick up slightly, pushing temperatures even higher as the day progresses.
This evening, expect minimal cloud cover as temperatures dip to a comfortable 70 degrees, while a quiet south breeze persists; however, as we move into the weekend things are heating up, the weather going from sunny to what might be termed hot, with Saturday expecting a high of 93 degrees and possible heat index values ticking even higher at 101. The gusts could reach up to 24 mph, creating a blustery lead into a warm night sitting at around 75 degrees.
According to the NWS forecast, Sunday and Monday will offer no respite from the heat, as temperatures are predicted to hover around the mid-90s during the day, only slightly retreating into the mid-70s overnight. The suggestion of unstirring hot air is palpable, with only a light southwest wind providing scant relief from the sustained warmth.
Looking ahead to next week, the pattern of clear skies and intense heat during the day continues, with Tuesday bringing the first potential break in the form of a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, then again Tuesday night, yet these possible showers and thunderstorms coming with an approximate temperature of 93 degrees, giving some hope for a cooldown. A similar chance for precipitation persists into Wednesday and Thursday, in what seems an almost reluctant admission by the heavens of the need for relief from the unyielding heat.
