Indianapolis is waking up cloudy and humid this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s (about 69°F). Expect clouds to break into mostly sunny skies this afternoon and a high near 81°F today (Friday). West-northwest winds around 9 mph will pick up gusts to about 20 mph this afternoon, and tonight will be mostly clear with lows near 62°F.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Winds will shift WNW this afternoon and could gust as high as 20 mph, so it is a good idea to secure lightweight patio furniture and loose outdoor items before you leave the house. The daytime forecast is dry for most neighborhoods, with only a sliver of rain expected and new rainfall amounts generally under a tenth of an inch. That should keep the evening commute mostly dry, though blustery gusts may make bike and pedestrian travel feel cooler.
Saturday Night Storm Risk
Saturday will warm into the mid-80s with sunshine returning, but scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely late Saturday into Saturday night. The best chance for organized storms, and the greatest severe threat, especially damaging wind gusts, is focused over southwestern central Indiana. Some storms could drop a quick quarter to half inch of rain in spots. For background on the pattern and earlier forecasts, see our earlier forecast breakdown.
Plan Ahead for Weekend Plans
If you have outdoor plans after 8 p.m. on Saturday, consider moving them earlier or indoors and keep an eye on watches and warnings, since when storms consolidate the primary hazard becomes damaging wind. Forecasters at the National Weather Service also note a shift to a cooler, less humid pattern early next week with highs mainly in the 70s. Monitor local forecasts and sign up for alerts to stay updated before heading out.
