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Central Indiana Weather: 87-98°F Heat Builds Tuesday With Storms Possible Into Wednesday
Indianapolis, Indiana – Central Indiana residents should prepare for a rapid warmup by Tuesday, when temperatures could approach 98 degrees in southwestern communities and thunderstorms return to the
By Country Herald Consumer Safety Desk · 2026-09-13T20:22:59.426Z
Indianapolis, Indiana – Central Indiana residents should prepare for a rapid warmup by Tuesday, when temperatures could approach 98 degrees in southwestern communities and thunderstorms return to the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, temperatures will steadily climb into midweek. Tuesday highs will range from about 87 degrees in northeastern central Indiana to 98 degrees southwest, followed by another hot day Wednesday.
Monday provides a milder transition. Partly cloudy skies are expected, with highs ranging from 74 degrees northeast to 85 southwest. Overnight lows will range from 56 to 67 degrees.
By Tuesday, the combination of 87 to 98 degree temperatures and possible thunderstorms could affect outdoor work, travel and afternoon activities. Anyone spending extended periods outside should stay hydrated, seek shade and monitor weather alerts as storms develop.
Tuesday night remains warm, with lows of 66 to 72 degrees. Wednesday brings another chance of thunderstorms as highs reach 86 degrees northeast and as high as 97 southwest. Overnight temperatures Wednesday fall only to 69 to 73 degrees.
The hottest conditions will favor southwestern portions of central Indiana, while northeastern communities remain cooler. Residents should monitor updates heading into Tuesday as both heat and thunderstorm chances increase.