Indianapolis is waking up to a sloppy start as isolated showers and a few thunderstorms roll through this morning, bringing brief heavy downpours and gusty west-southwest winds up to about 25 mph. The early commute could get dicey while temperatures climb into the low 70s before slipping back into the mid-60s this afternoon behind a passing front. It is an umbrella morning, and drivers should be ready for sudden gusts on bridges and other exposed stretches of roadway.
Timing And Commute
Isolated storms are most likely between about 8 and 9 a.m., with roughly a 60% chance of precipitation and generally light rainfall totals for most neighborhoods, according to NWS Indianapolis. West-southwest winds around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts to about 25 mph, will add a blustery feel and could bother high-profile vehicles and unsecured patio setups.
Skies are expected to clear from the north tonight with lows near 43°F, and dry weather should hold on Saturday with a high near 68°F before a warmer Sunday that climbs to around 82°F. The NWS Indianapolis office's spring flood outlook notes that heavier rounds of rain early next week could push some low-lying rivers back toward flood stage.
Weekend And Week Ahead
Saturday looks dry and mostly sunny, setting up a decent day for yard work or early-season patio time. Sunday brings the warmest weather of the stretch, but showers and thunderstorms are likely to return Sunday night and into early next week. With that pattern in play, anyone planning outdoor events later in the week should keep an eye on updated forecasts before locking in details.
How To Prepare
Secure loose patio furniture and yard items before the wind kicks up, build in some extra commute time this morning, and keep phone weather alerts turned on. If you live near creeks or along the White River, plan to monitor local river levels and alerts through Monday and Tuesday in case those heavier rains materialize.
