Indianapolis, Ind. – After days of dry skies, rain is finally set to return across Indiana beginning tonight, bringing cooler air and a wetter weekend ahead. Drivers and outdoor plans could be impacted as storm chances build into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, isolated storms may develop Friday evening, mainly across western Indiana, though coverage will remain limited. By Saturday, rain chances climb to 25 to 45 percent with scattered storms possible across central Indiana.
Showers are expected to increase Sunday into Monday, with rain coverage reaching 50 to 70 percent. Highs will drop from the upper 80s Saturday to the mid-70s by Monday, offering relief from the recent stretch of warm, dry weather.
Cities including Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Muncie should plan for on-and-off showers through the weekend, with Monday likely bringing the most widespread rain. Commuters may face slower travel, and residents are encouraged to keep devices charged in case of isolated power outages during thunderstorms.
The National Weather Service notes that storm chances remain in the forecast into early next week, signaling a more unsettled pattern for the region.
Five Day Forecast for Indianapolis, Indiana
- Friday Night: Isolated storms, lows 60–64.
- Saturday: Scattered storms, highs 85–89, lows 60–65.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and storms, highs 78–82, lows 62–66.
- Monday: Showers and storms likely, highs 75–79, lows 60–64.
- Tuesday: Continued rain chances, highs near 77.
