Tuesday morning in Indianapolis starts off on the cool and gray side, with mostly cloudy skies, patchy fog possible, and temperatures hovering around 39°F. Afternoon highs are expected to reach near 59°F before slipping into the mid 50s later today, with south-southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to about 20 mph. Scattered rain showers are expected to develop late tonight, especially after about 1 a.m. tomorrow, so if you have late-evening errands, you might want to keep the rain gear handy.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
By Wednesday, the atmosphere cranks things up a notch as a strong southerly flow develops. Winds will increase through the day, with gusts potentially spiking into the mid 30s mph while daytime highs climb into the upper 60s. That is warm enough to challenge daily records. Forecasters note that gusts up to 35 mph are possible and the forecast high near 68 to 69°F could edge past the previous daily record, according to NWS Indianapolis.
Thursday Storm Risk
A more organized system arrives Thursday into Thursday night, bringing a likely round of rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong to severe Thursday evening, with damaging winds and heavy downpours possible. New rainfall amounts Thursday night could reach a quarter to a half inch in spots, so this is a good time to secure loose outdoor items, keep an eye on the radar, and avoid flooded roads.
Weekend Outlook And What To Watch
Temperatures fall back over the weekend, with highs near 45°F on Saturday and a slight chance of afternoon rain that may mix with snow. On Sunday, highs trend cooler near 36°F with a small chance of light snow. For the latest watches or warnings and hour by hour timing, keep up with the forecast from NWS Indianapolis.
