Indianapolis is starting off on the cool side this Tuesday, but bright May sunshine will go to work fast, nudging afternoon temperatures into the upper 70s, with a high near 77°F expected. Late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, showers and a band of thunderstorms are likely to roll through, bringing gusty winds and brief heavy downpours that could quickly cut visibility on the roads.
Afternoon To Overnight
Skies should stay mostly sunny this afternoon with south-southeast winds around 3 to 13 mph and gusts up to about 25 mph, then winds pick up and swing around to the southwest late in the day. A cold front is set to move through late Tuesday evening, triggering showers and scattered thunderstorms between about 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., with an overnight precipitation chance near 80%. Any thunderstorm could kick out sporadic, sub-severe downdraft gusts in the mid-20s and brief heavy pockets of rain, though most spots are still expected to pick up under a tenth of an inch. These details are from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
Wednesday And The Week Ahead
High pressure builds in on Wednesday, clearing skies and trimming highs to around 67°F with northwest winds near 9 to 14 mph and gusts possibly reaching into the upper 20s. The rest of the workweek looks quieter and close to normal for this time of year, with mostly sunny conditions Thursday and Friday and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. A more noticeable warmup is on track for the weekend, as highs climb into the 80s by Saturday and Sunday, with continued chances for isolated afternoon storms heading into next week.
Plan Ahead
Tonight’s storms should miss the bulk of the daytime commute, but if you have late-night travel or outdoor plans after 10 p.m., build in a little wiggle room or be ready for brief weather delays. Secure loose outdoor items, bring a jacket and a backup rain plan for evening activities, and head inside if you hear thunder, since lightning can strike miles away from the heaviest rain. Keep an eye on updates from local officials and the National Weather Service in case conditions change.
