The National Weather Service in Indianapolis reported current weather conditions for the area. According to the latest update, the temperature is 25°F with a west wind at 7 mph. Barometric pressure is 30.33 inches, and humidity is 72%. The wind chill lowers the apparent temperature to 17°F, while visibility is 10 miles.
Looking ahead, the NWS forecasts sunny conditions with a high near 37°F. Winds are expected to be light and variable, and tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures falling to around 24°F. The forecast also notes a south-southeast wind developing after midnight. By Monday, this wind is expected to contribute to warmer conditions, with a high near 47°F and gusts reaching up to 18 mph.
Monday night brings a 50% chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies, with lows around 42°F. Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, possibly less than one-tenth of an inch. On Tuesday, temperatures are forecast to rise to a high near 55°F, with mostly cloudy conditions and a southwest wind at 6 to 9 mph.
The NWS reports that rain chances increase Wednesday afternoon, with a 40% chance after 1 p.m., rising to 70% Wednesday night mainly before 1 a.m. For Christmas Day, conditions are expected to remain cloudy, with highs near 62°F and gusty southwest winds.
The forecast for the rest of the week shows mostly cloudy conditions with continued chances of rain. Temperatures are expected to vary, ranging from cooler conditions early in the week to milder readings later on, with periods of precipitation possible.
