Indianapolis, Indiana – Central Indiana is sweltering under a heat advisory today, with afternoon highs soaring between 89 and 95°F and a risk of late-day thunderstorms threatening the northwest part of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, a frontal boundary moving through the region could trigger scattered thunderstorms late this afternoon and tonight, especially across Marion, Hamilton, Boone, and Hendricks counties. The advisory remains in effect for most of Central Indiana, urging residents to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and stay hydrated as heat indices could reach dangerous levels. The evening brings a continued risk of strong storms, with lows dipping to 66–72°F.
Commuters should expect brief, heavy downpours and possible localized flooding, especially along I-65 and US-31. Utility crews are on alert for isolated power outages due to wind and lightning. Thursday will see continued scattered storms, with cooler air beginning to filter in by Friday. School districts in the area are monitoring conditions and may delay outdoor activities.
Preparedness tips: Limit time outdoors, check on vulnerable neighbors, and charge mobile devices in case of outages. Relief arrives by Friday, with highs dropping into the upper 70s and less humidity continuing into the weekend.
Stay tuned for further advisories, as storm chances persist through Thursday night and additional updates are expected from the NWS.
