The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has released a somewhat soggy forecast for the coming days, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms that is typical for this time of the year. The latest updates point to an 80% chance of precipitation today, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and a half of an inch possible. As the clouds gather, the temperature is expected to hover around 81 degrees, accompanied by a light south southeast wind of 3 to 6 mph.
The overcast conditions are set to persist into the night, with the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then more rain and possible storms after that. The evening's low will sit at around 69 degrees, under the watch of a steady southeast wind near 7 mph. The same pattern of rainfall is expected to continue into the weekend, keeping the ground wet and skies grey.
Those looking forward to Saturday's plans should brace for a continuation of showers and possible thunderstorms. The forecast predicts an unyielding 80% chance of rain with similar temperature and wind conditions as Friday. Saturday night will offer a minor reprieve before 8pm but then returns to the week's theme — a chance of showers and thunderstorms is on the radar until the early hours.
Come Sunday, there's a small light at the end of the tunnel. The rain chances decrease to 30%, mainly after 2pm, giving way to partly sunny skies and a high near 84. This break from the deluge is not to last though as we head into the new week, with the chance of showers creeping up to 40% by Monday afternoon. Evening plans on Monday might get dampened by a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and an expected low around 69.
Looking ahead, Tuesday's forecast does not offer much of a respite, introducing a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms paired with partly sunny conditions and a high of 86 degrees. By Wednesday, the showers and potential thunderstorms are pegged at a likely 60%, with similar highs and a low of around 70 degrees at night. Even Juneteenth won't be spared, as there stands a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst partly sunny skies. For those in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas, make sure to keep those umbrellas handy and perhaps securely fasten them — the week is going to be a wet one. Additional details and updates can be tracked on the NWS Indianapolis page.
