INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Patriot Day ceremonies across Indiana will unfold under sunny skies Thursday, but rising heat could bring challenges. Attendees should prepare for hot afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s and pack water, sunscreen, and light clothing to stay safe.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 85. Winds remain light, but humidity will increase as the day progresses. Travel for events should be smooth, with dry roads along I-70, I-65, and I-74. The evening stays mild, with lows dipping near 59 under clear skies.
Friday continues the trend with bright sunshine and highs near 85. Conditions remain favorable for outdoor gatherings, though heat could build during peak afternoon hours. By Saturday, Indianapolis climbs toward 88 with mostly sunny skies, ideal for early outdoor plans.
The first hint of change arrives Saturday night as scattered showers creep into central Indiana. A few areas could see rain by early Sunday, though chances stay at just 20 percent. Sunday itself looks hotter and stickier, with highs surging to 92 under mostly sunny skies. By Monday, sunshine dominates again, but warmth lingers with highs around 90.
Hoosiers should take advantage of the dry stretch through Friday for travel, yard work, or remembrance events. The next significant rain chance holds off until the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Indianapolis, IN
- Thursday: Sunny, high 85, low 59.
- Friday: Sunny, high 85, low 60.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 88, low 65.
- Sunday: Hot, slight shower chance, high 92, low 66.
- Monday: Sunny, high 90, low 63.
