As the residents of Indianapolis welcome the break of dawn on this typical September morning, they also usher in a healthy dose of sunshine. With a current temperature sitting at a cool 50°F and humidity holding steady at 77%, the stage is set for what promises to be a clear and temperate day, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, National Weather Service reports an expected high of 74°F with a light touch of calm winds. The tranquility is forecasted to extend into the evening as citizens can anticipate a mostly clear night with a low around 51°F, and just a whisper of an east wind. The weather seems to be on the side of those hoping for a gentle transition into autumn.
For those planning their week, the sun will maintain its place in the sky with a bright and warm Tuesday, reaching up to 78°F. A southeastern breeze will roll in the afternoon. This pattern continues into the midweek with temperatures climbing, bringing a high near 85°F on Wednesday and, as the days stretch on, tapping at the doors of an 86°F Thursday.
With no significant chances of rain to speak of, outdoor activities and late-summer picnics seem to be in order for the week. Friday and Saturday both promise plentiful sunshine with a progressive climb towards a sweltering high near 90°F. Saturday Night "A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," brings a slight possibility of evening refreshment as temperatures dip to the mid-60s, as reported by the National Weather Service.
While the summer heat lingers in this corner of the Midwest, the following Sunday continues to bask in the glory of the sun with another high near 86°F, coupled with a subtle chance of showers and thunderstorms.
