INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Central Indiana residents may catch a rare sight tonight as the Northern Lights dip unusually far south into the Midwest. Clear skies could offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see auroras glowing along the horizon into Tuesday morning.
According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a powerful solar storm may trigger aurora activity stretching from New England across the Midwest into Colorado, Utah, and Northern California. Indiana skies may glow if cloud cover remains light, especially along I-70 and rural areas outside Indianapolis where light pollution is limited. Residents should step outside after dark and look north for the best view.
While skies stay mostly clear through Tuesday with highs near 83 degrees, conditions shift by Wednesday night. The National Weather Service warns of showers and thunderstorms developing across central Indiana, bringing a 70 percent chance of rainfall into Thursday. Commuters could face wet pavement on I-465 and I-70, especially during early morning drives.
Thursday looks cooler with highs near 70 and lingering showers, while winds may gust up to 22 mph by Friday. Sunny breaks return late week, but residents should keep devices charged and prepare for possible travel delays during midweek storms.
The Northern Lights viewing window closes by Tuesday morning, but unsettled weather takes over midweek. Hoosiers should plan ahead for changing skies.
Five-Day Forecast for Indianapolis, Indiana
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 83. Calm winds.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 82. Showers likely at night. Low around 58.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 70. Breezy.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high near 75. Gusts up to 22 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 72. Low around 49.
