The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has forecasted a variety of weather conditions for the upcoming week, with chances of precipitation varying day by day. According to the latest update, today's weather includes scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly occurring before 8 am with a high temperature near 87 degrees. For tonight, there is a 30% chance of precipitation, with the potential for isolated showers between 2 am and 5 am, followed by more scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 am.
Looking ahead to Saturday, the NWS predicts a 70% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11 am, then likely showers and a possible thunderstorm between 11 am and 2 pm, then the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increases after 2 pm. The report indicates, a high near 84 degrees is expected, accompanied by a south southwest wind traveling 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts could reach between a quarter and a half of an inch.
As the weekend progresses, Sunday's forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, with showers and thunderstorms likely, particularly after 2 pm, with near similar conditions into the evening. The high temperature for the day will hover around 86 degrees, with a north northwest breeze at a mild 3 to 6 mph, and chances of precipitation sitting at 60%. Rainfall could measure between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although this could be higher during thunderstorms.
The NWS anticipates the start of the new week will still be fraught with potential precipitation. Monday has a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, under mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81 degrees. Monday night shows a slightly lower chance of precipitation, with a 40 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. The upcoming Tuesday also holds a 50 percent chance of rainfall, with partly sunny conditions and a rise in temperature to about 88 degrees.
Midweek weather does not stray far from preceding patterns. Wednesday carries a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, under mostly sunny and hot conditions with the temperature reaching a high near 92. Moisture lingers into the evening, as there is also a 30 percent chance of night-time showers and thunderstorms. The pattern of heat and intermittent showers continues with a 20 percent chance of rain on Thursday, under mostly sunny skies and a peak temperature near 93 degrees.
All detailed forecasts and weather updates can be accessed through the National Weather Service’s official website at NWS Indianapolis.
