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Indiana Weather Alert: Rain Wednesday, Lows Near 29° Thursday
Indianapolis, IN – Residents across central Indiana can expect a noticeable shift in the weather this week as mild November temperatures give way to rain and a sharp cooldown. Afternoon highs in the 6
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-09T11:54:23.919Z
Indianapolis, IN – Residents across central Indiana can expect a noticeable shift in the weather this week as mild November temperatures give way to rain and a sharp cooldown. Afternoon highs in the 60s will continue through Wednesday before temperatures fall into the upper 40s and lower 50s Thursday, with overnight lows potentially dipping below freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, quiet weather conditions will continue through the first half of Wednesday, Nov. 11, with above normal temperatures across much of central Indiana. Rain chances are expected to return late Wednesday and continue into Thursday.
Monday and Tuesday: Mild November Weather Continues
Monday will bring mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs between 59 and 65 degrees, providing another stretch of comfortable fall weather.
Overnight temperatures will fall between 40 and 44 degrees.
Tuesday is expected to be even warmer, with highs reaching 63 to 68 degrees and overnight lows between 38 and 43 degrees.
Wednesday: Rain Chances Return Late
Wednesday will begin with relatively quiet conditions and temperatures reaching 60 to 67 degrees.
However, precipitation chances are expected to increase later in the day, marking the beginning of a cooler weather pattern.
Overnight temperatures will range from 38 to 44 degrees.
Thursday: Colder Air Arrives
By Thursday, Nov. 12, afternoon highs are forecast to drop to between 48 and 52 degrees, a noticeable change from the mild conditions earlier in the week.
Rain chances will continue Thursday as temperatures trend downward.
The coldest conditions are expected Thursday night into Friday morning, when lows could fall between 29 and 34 degrees.
Residents should prepare for freezing temperatures in some communities, especially those with sensitive outdoor plants or early morning travel plans.
The National Weather Service has not indicated a major winter storm in this outlook, but the transition from warm afternoons to near freezing overnight temperatures will bring a distinctly colder feel to central Indiana.