Indianapolis commuters face a challenging Tuesday morning as dense fog lowers visibility across central Indiana, creating dangerous conditions on major highways. Drivers on I-70 and I-65 should expect patchy stretches of near-zero visibility through 9 a.m., prompting the National Weather Service to extend a Dense Fog Advisory.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, visibility is reduced to less than a quarter mile in many areas. Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and leave extra distance between vehicles during the morning drive. Low clouds will give way to partial sunshine later Tuesday, but the relief is short-lived.
By Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms return to central Indiana. Storm chances climb to 80 percent, with the heaviest rainfall expected along southern counties into Wednesday. Gusty winds and lightning are possible, especially in areas south of Bloomington and Columbus. Rainfall totals could reach half an inch in localized storms.
Wednesday brings another round of showers with scattered thunderstorms into the evening. Commuters should be prepared for slick roads during both morning and evening travel windows. Severe weather is not expected, but storms may bring brief heavy downpours that reduce visibility and pond water on roadways.
Looking ahead, rain chances decrease by Thursday afternoon, with drier and cooler air arriving into Friday. Sunshine returns for the weekend, bringing a more pleasant start to fall across central Indiana.
Warnings may be issued again if storms intensify Wednesday. Residents should monitor local updates and prepare for rapidly changing travel conditions through midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Indianapolis, IN
- Tuesday: Dense fog, then partly sunny, high near 81°F.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 74°F.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, clearing late, high near 74°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 76°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 80°F.
