Indianapolis woke to clear skies and temperatures near 72°F Thursday morning, but the quiet start will not last. The city faces a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms through the day, with scattered activity possible from late morning into the afternoon and again Thursday night.
Storm Chances Rise After Morning Calm
Thursday’s high should reach about 82°F under partly sunny skies, with light south-southwest winds around 2 to 7 mph. Isolated storms may pop up between 8 and 10 a.m., then become more scattered from late morning through the afternoon; a tenth to a quarter-inch of rain is possible in spots.
The National Weather Service says the main concern is localized ponding or flooding in low-lying areas where downpours repeat. No watches or warnings were in effect Thursday morning, but drivers should be ready for sudden slick roads and brief visibility drops.
Humid, Unsettled Pattern Holds Through Weekend
Friday looks much the same, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, a high near 84°F and a 50% rain chance. Saturday may start with a few storms before turning partly sunny and warmer near 86°F, while Sunday reaches about 87°F with isolated storms and a lower 30% rain chance.
Heat Builds As Storm Chances Return Next Week
Monday could climb to 89°F, with southwest winds gusting as high as 23 mph and a 30% chance of storms. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely Tuesday and Wednesday, when rain chances rise to about 60% to 70%; otherwise, the pattern stays warm and humid, with afternoon heat indexes potentially nearing 100°F.
