Today opened warm and sticky in Indianapolis, with temperatures hovering around 64°F at Indianapolis International Airport. That muggy air is the opening act for a stormy finish, as the city is expected to climb into the upper 70s before scattered showers and thunderstorms fire up this afternoon and evening. The steadiest rain and the best shot at gusty winds arrive later in the day.
Afternoon Storms And Monday Threat
Storm coverage is expected to ramp up Friday afternoon, with highs near 78°F and south-southwest winds around 7 to 14 mph, occasionally gusting to about 24 mph. Rainfall totals could land between a quarter and a half inch, and a few stronger storms may briefly kick out damaging gusts or downbursts. Looking ahead, the National Weather Service is already flagging a more serious severe-weather setup for Monday, April 27, 2026, with strong low-level winds and rich Gulf moisture potentially fueling damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and heavy, training rain that could trigger flash flooding, according to NWS Indianapolis.
Weekend Outlook And Prep
In between, Saturday and Sunday offer a calmer breather: mostly sunny skies, highs in the mid-70s and nights dipping into the upper 40s to mid 50s. If you have outdoor plans, keep a Plan B indoors and take a minute to secure lightweight patio furniture and other loose items before the rougher weather arrives. For a deeper dive into how this pattern has been building, check out our earlier look at the cloudy start, steamy surge and frosty shock on tap for Indy.
What To Do Today
Make sure your phone is charged and weather alerts are turned on, and be ready for brief slowdowns when heavier cells pass through. If you are out driving in the rain, back off the gas a bit on wet roads and build in some extra time to get where you are going during downpours.
