Indianapolis, Indiana – A brief window of calm summer sun may give way to scattered thunderstorms in central Indiana by early Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 20% chance of showers and storms after 2 p.m. Sunday, with highs near 87°F and west winds around 3 to 6 mph. While most areas will remain dry, isolated downpours could bring slick conditions to major roadways like I-465 and I-70 around peak travel hours. Hoosiers heading out should monitor the radar and avoid outdoor plans after lunch.
Monday brings dry, sunny skies with a high near 89°F, but storm chances rise again Tuesday with a 30% risk of thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m. Temperatures will reach a sweltering 90°F under mostly sunny skies. Tuesday night and Wednesday are shaping up to be the most active periods of the week, with a 60% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms overnight and into the day.
Conditions stay stormy through midweek, with rainfall likely Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Temperatures will hover in the upper 80s with muggy conditions lingering.
Five-Day Outlook for Indianapolis (Sunday, July 13 – Thursday, July 17):
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, then slight chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. | High: 87°F
- Monday: Sunny, dry, and warm | High: 89°F
- Tuesday: Chance of p.m. thunderstorms | High: 90°F
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely after 2 p.m. | High: 90°F
- Thursday: Continued storm threat, partly sunny | High: 89°F
