Sunday is starting off warm, sticky and deceptively calm in Indianapolis, with clear skies and temperatures sitting near 70°F at Indianapolis International Airport. Forecasters expect the partly sunny morning to turn more active late morning into early afternoon as scattered showers and thunderstorms bubble up, pushing highs to around 86°F.
Flood Risk West Of Crawfordsville
From Saturday night into early Sunday, the National Weather Service reported ongoing areal flooding west of Crawfordsville, centered on Fountain, Warren and western Montgomery counties. Radar estimates and on-the-ground reports show some spots picked up roughly 2 to 6 inches of rain, and any fresh downpours today could quickly bring flash flooding back to low-lying and poor-drainage areas.
If you are driving through those counties, be ready for standing water on rural roads and some creeks running high or out of their banks. Do not try to drive through flooded roadways, and follow any directions from local emergency officials.
When To Expect Storms
Across the Indianapolis metro, scattered showers and thunderstorms are most likely between about 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A few of the stronger cells could deliver brief heavy downpours and gusty winds. Rain chances ease by mid to late afternoon, although some leftover showers may hang around into the evening.
If you are heading out during the midday window, give yourself extra time on the roads, keep an eye out for water pooling in the usual low spots, and secure any loose outdoor items before storms pop up.
Week Ahead
The pattern stays humid and unsettled through the workweek, with another bump in shower and thunderstorm chances on Monday and again Tuesday. Monday also looks a bit breezier, with south-southeast winds occasionally gusting around 15 to 20 mph, and temperatures climbing toward the upper 80s and near 90 by Thursday.
Daily rain chances linger through Friday, so it is a good idea to keep outdoor plans flexible and check updated forecasts before you commit to anything outside. For a deeper look at how the weekend fits into the coming week, see the weekend-to-week setup.
