Indianapolis, Indiana – Thunderstorms and falling temperatures are set to sweep across Indiana Wednesday night as a strong cold front moves in, bringing the state’s first taste of autumn-like air just before the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, a frontal system will push through late Wednesday, triggering scattered showers and thunderstorms—some potentially strong—followed by sharply cooler air that will linger through Saturday. Daytime highs Thursday may struggle to reach the low 50s in areas like Indianapolis, with overnight lows dipping as far as the low 40s in Muncie and surrounding eastern counties.
Travelers should be prepared for slick roads Wednesday night and early Thursday, especially where rain is heaviest. Outdoor plans could be impacted by fast-moving storms and falling temperatures. The cold air will settle in behind the front, bringing a noticeable chill across the Midwest, with cities like Vincennes and Muncie waking up to conditions more typical of early October than early September.
Residents should monitor local forecasts and be ready to adjust for the drop in temperatures, especially those without reliable heating or planning to be outdoors. Additional advisories may be issued as the front progresses east.
