Indianapolis, Ind. – Central Indiana will swelter through another round of heat heading into the weekend before storms bring relief by Sunday night. Temperatures are set to climb into the lower 90s Friday, raising heat concerns for outdoor events and travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, Friday will be mostly sunny and hot with a high of 91 degrees. Winds will remain light, but humidity will push heat index values into uncomfortable territory. Saturday holds slightly cooler highs in the upper 80s with fair skies, though conditions will shift quickly by late weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible across Marion County and surrounding areas by Sunday afternoon, with the chance of storms increasing into Monday and Tuesday. The NWS places the likelihood of rainfall at 50 percent on both days, signaling potential for heavy downpours and localized travel issues.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated during peak heat Friday and Saturday and prepare for changing conditions. Drivers should use caution during storms, as ponding on roads and reduced visibility could develop quickly.
Storm chances linger into midweek, with conditions staying unsettled across central Indiana.
Five Day Forecast for Indianapolis, Indiana
- Friday: Sunny, hot, high near 91.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 89.
- Sunday: 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m., high near 86.
- Monday: 50% chance of showers and storms, high near 81.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of storms, high near 80.
