Indianapolis starts Wednesday with light rain that could affect the morning commute before easing to scattered showers. Temperatures near 63 degrees early may rise briefly, then fall through the afternoon as the day turns increasingly blustery.
Rain Tapers As Winds Turn Gusty
The morning commute is expected to bring the steadiest rain, with showers possible until about 4 p.m. Rainfall totals generally range from a quarter- to half-inch. South-southwest winds of 10 to 14 mph could gust to 29 mph, adding to the unsettled feel even as the rain tapers.
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says temperatures may peak near 68 degrees early Wednesday before sliding toward the lower 60s later in the day. No watches or warnings were listed for the area Wednesday morning.
Cooler, Drier Weather Takes Over
Wednesday night will stay mostly cloudy with a low near 49 degrees, followed by a partly sunny Thursday with a high around 62. Friday looks mostly cloudy and cooler, topping out near 56, according to the National Weather Service.
The weekend brings a sharper autumn feel, with mostly sunny skies Saturday and a high near 53, followed by a low around 34 Saturday night. Sunday should be sunny near 58 degrees, while temperatures rebound into the lower 60s Monday and could reach the mid-60s Tuesday.
How the Weekend Cold Compares
The forecast low near 34 degrees Saturday night is close to Indianapolis’ seasonal first-freeze benchmark: the National Weather Service lists the city’s average first freeze date as October 26.
Putting the Gusts and Cold in Perspective
For comparison, the National Weather Service Indianapolis lists high winds as sustained winds of 40 mph or greater or gusts of 58 mph or greater. The forecast gusts near 29 mph are below those benchmarks; the listed figures are high-wind criteria, not a separate wind-advisory threshold. The National Weather Service Indianapolis defines a freeze as a low of 32 degrees or lower. A forecast low near 34 is above that cutoff, and that number alone does not establish whether frost will occur.
