Indianapolis, IN – After a sunny and mild weekend, central Indiana is bracing for a midweek weather shift that could bring thunderstorms and heavy showers starting Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, temperatures will climb into the upper 80s by Tuesday, with heat and humidity building ahead of a storm system expected to move through the region. A 50% chance of showers begins Wednesday afternoon, increasing to 70% by Wednesday night and reaching 80% by Thursday morning.
Showers and thunderstorms may impact travel during the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commute, especially along I-70 and I-65 corridors. Wind gusts could reach 24 mph Wednesday afternoon. South winds will persist through Thursday as the system tracks eastward. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible with heavier downpours.
Residents are advised to monitor updates from INDOT and charge devices in advance in case of power outages. Outdoor plans on Wednesday and Thursday should be reconsidered, especially with the threat of lightning and strong gusts.
The system is expected to move out by Friday, with cooler and partly sunny conditions returning for the weekend.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Indianapolis, IN
- Monday: Sunny, high 83°F. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 89°F. SW winds 6–10 mph, gusts up to 21 mph.
- Wednesday: 50% chance of showers/storms after 2 p.m., high 88°F.
- Thursday: 80% chance of storms in the morning, high 79°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, 50% chance of showers/storms, high 79°F.
