Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana residents should prepare for a wet and stormy weekend, with rain chances peaking at 90% in areas including Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Lafayette through Sunday night into early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, scattered rain is expected Thursday night and throughout the weekend, with the highest precipitation chances occurring Sunday between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Nearly every major city in the region, including Muncie, Terre Haute, and Seymour, is forecast to experience rainfall exceeding 85% probability during this period.
Thunderstorms remain possible Thursday night and into Friday morning, particularly between midnight and 6 a.m., with a brief dry and warmer window on Friday afternoon. However, conditions worsen heading into Sunday, when forecasters warn of potential severe storms across Central Indiana. A widespread severe weather alert has been issued for that day.
Residents are urged to monitor local alerts and prepare for possible strong winds, localized flooding, and travel disruptions. Secure outdoor items, check drainage systems, and plan for delays on the road.
Rain chances gradually taper off after midnight Sunday, though lingering showers are expected early Monday, with precipitation probabilities staying above 40% in many locations.
