Indianapolis is waking Saturday, October 10, under mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 60 degrees, but the day will warm to 76. The dry stretch holds through early evening before showers move in after 8 p.m. and linger into Sunday morning.
Warm, Cloudy Saturday Turns Wet After Dark
East-southeast winds will run 5 to 9 mph Saturday, with gusts reaching 18 mph as clouds remain in place. The National Weather Service puts the chance of rain at about 70% Saturday night, with showers most likely between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.; rainfall is expected to stay below a tenth of an inch in Indianapolis.
Sunday Showers Fade Before Monday Heat
Sunday brings a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., mostly cloudy skies and a high near 74. The latest outlook sharpens the timing from Friday's forecast, which had already flagged a wetter turn for the weekend.
Summerlike Monday Leads Into A Wetter Stretch
After Sunday’s unsettled start, Monday should rebound to mostly sunny skies and a high near 85, followed by another warm Tuesday near 84 with a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms. Rain chances rise again Wednesday and Thursday, with showers possible Wednesday and showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday before temperatures slide to the upper 60s Friday.
What To Know Before Heading Out
Saturday afternoon still looks favorable for outdoor plans, but evening events should come with a rain backup and some extra wind. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for Indianapolis, though forecasters note that the rain shield could have a sharp edge across central Indiana, making totals vary from one part of the region to another.
