Clouds are hanging over Indianapolis International Airport early Sunday with temperatures near 52°F and a light east breeze, but the gloom will not last. Skies are expected to break up heading into the afternoon, bringing mostly sunny conditions and a warm high around 75°F today. It is a solid day to be outside, as long as you keep an eye on what is coming next.
Today: Sunshine Breaks Through
Low clouds that lingered overnight should thin across the metro by mid- to late morning, giving way to a comfortable, breezy afternoon with east winds around 5 to 10 mph. Tonight looks partly cloudy with a low near 55°F and temperatures generally holding in the upper 50s overnight.
Monday, April 27: Severe Storms Possible
The National Weather Service office in Indianapolis says a stronger system will move in Monday, pushing highs into the low 80s and triggering showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon and evening. Some storms could turn severe, with damaging wind gusts the main concern. Locally heavy rain is also possible Monday night, with pockets of 1 to 2 inches, and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
Timing And Commute Impact
Scattered to numerous storms are possible between about 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday and could ramp up during the evening commute tomorrow. If a line or complex of storms sweeps through during peak travel, expect sudden heavy downpours, reduced visibility, and potential power interruptions that could bog down road and transit travel. For more on the broader setup, see the rush-hour rumbles that soaked Indy earlier this month.
Tuesday Through The Weekend
Rain chances stick around early on Tuesday, before drier, cooler air settles in. Highs slip back to the low 70s on Tuesday and into the mid-60s Wednesday through the weekend. Nighttime lows drop into the low 40s by midweek, which will make for noticeably cooler starts to the day.
How To Prepare
If you can, tie down patio furniture and secure lightweight outdoor gear tonight before storms arrive, and keep a charged phone and flashlight handy in case the lights go out. If a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued, move to a small interior room away from windows and stay there until the threat has passed.
